artes marciales
/aɾtes maɾθjales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "martial arts" is translated into Spanish as artes marciales.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun artes (arts) and the adjective marciales (martial).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term artes marciales mixtas or the abbreviation AMM is used specifically to refer to mixed martial arts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because artes is a feminine plural noun, the definite article used with this phrase must be las (as in las artes marciales). The adjective marcial must agree in number with the noun artes, changing from the singular marcial to the plural marciales.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtes maɾθjales/
Did you know?
- The word marcial is a cognate of the English 'martial' and shares the same root in the Roman god of war, Mars, whose name is Marte in Spanish.
- While artes marciales describes the discipline, Spanish speakers often use the word maestro to address an instructor, which carries a higher social prestige than the English word 'teacher'.
- While artes marciales is the standard term, practitioners of certain traditional styles in Spain and Latin America may refer to the practice as el camino (the way) to emphasize the spiritual journey over the physical combat.
Examples in context
- Tomás practica artes marciales.Tom practices martial arts.This sentence shows someone practicing artes marciales.Tatoeba #5057888 by don_ramon, translation #5057785 by mactrey
- ¡Me encantan las artes marciales!I love martial arts!This sentence expresses a strong liking for artes marciales.Tatoeba #1294999 by hayastan, translation #1295005 by marcelostockle
- Las artes marciales son una forma de autodefensa muy antigua.Martial arts are a very ancient form of self-defense.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Te gustan las artes marciales, Elena?Do you like martial arts, Elena?
- ElenaSí, practico artes marciales desde hace dos años.Yes, I have practiced martial arts for two years.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero el yoga.That's great! I prefer yoga.
- ElenaCada deporte tiene su encanto.Each sport has its charm.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
