el ejército
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico the army is el ejército, and the official name of the national force is el Ejército Mexicano. The word is masculine.
Meaning: land military force (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| el ejército | neutral, Mexico |
| el Ejército Mexicano | official name |
People say entrar al ejército to join and estar en el ejército to serve. A soldier is un soldado.
When do people say it?
Mexico marks the Día del Ejército Mexicano on 19 February.
Did you know?
- Mexico's armed forces are commonly called las Fuerzas Armadas when the army, navy and air force are meant together.
Examples in context
- Mi abuelo sirvió en el ejército.My grandfather served in the army.
- El ejército ayudó después de la inundación.The army helped after the flood.
- Quiere entrar al ejército.He wants to join the army.
Example conversation
Two friends, Iván and Sergio, talk about Iván's older brother at a café.
- Sergio¿Qué hace tu hermano ahora?What is your brother doing now?
- IvánEntró al ejército el año pasado.He joined the army last year.
- SergioQué orgullo para tu familia.What a pride for your family.
