armadura
/aɾmaˈduɾa/feminine
The English word 'armor' can be translated into Spanish as armadura or blindaje.
Meaning: protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| armadura | /aɾmaˈduɾa/ | feminine |
| blindaje | /blinˈdaxe/ | masculine |
In Spanish, the term for a protective layer depends on what is being protected. Use armadura when referring to a suit of armor worn by a person, such as a knight. You can also use caparazón when speaking metaphorically, such as describing an 'emotional armor'.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the object: use armadura for armor worn by people or knights, and use blindaje for the protective plating found on vehicles or machinery, such as a tank or an armored car. Additionally, coraza can be used to specifically refer to a breastplate.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, armadura is a term for armor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of armadura is armaduras, and the plural form of blindaje is blindajes.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾmaˈduɾa/
Did you know?
- While armadura is used for knights, the word armadura is also the standard technical term for the 'armature' of an electric motor in Spanish.
- In Spanish, armar means both 'to arm' someone with a weapon and 'to assemble' a piece of furniture.
- The term blindaje is used in Spanish finance to describe 'armoring' a contract or a budget against future risks.
Examples in context
- La armadura de Marte fue fabricada por los cíclopes.Mars' armor was made by the Cyclopes.This sentence uses armadura to describe the armor of a mythological figure.Tatoeba #12912436 by carlosalberto, translation #12912433 by carlosalberto
- Tom vino a salvar a Mary como un caballero de armadura brillante.Tom came to save Mary like a knight in shining armor.This sentence uses armadura within a common English idiom translated into Spanish.Tatoeba #13849330 by mervert1, translation #5357930 by Hybrid
- El caballero luce una armadura de acero.The knight wears a steel armor.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a museum looking at medieval exhibits.
- DanielMira esa armadura antigua en la vitrina.Look at that ancient armor in the display case.
- LucíaEs impresionante lo pesada que parece.It is impressive how heavy it looks.
- DanielSeguro que un hombre sufría mucho usándola.A man surely suffered a lot wearing it.
- LucíaTienes mucha razón, Daniel.You are very right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “armor” translations and entries armadura, blindaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
