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Spanish word
arma
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɾma/
Meaning
- feminine nounweapon
Example
¿Tienes un arma?
Do you have a weapon?
More examples
En este país necesitas una licencia para tener un arma.
In this country you need a license to have a weapon.
Core concept
Object intended to injure or to protect, including edged weapons, firearms, or explosives.
Common phrases
tener un arma
have a weapon
llevar un arma
carry a weapon
un arma blanca
an edged weapon
Similar words
arma de fuego: Weapon that fires a projectile using explosive propellant, portable or mounted.
arma blanca: Handheld weapon with a blade or sharp point for cutting or stabbing.
pistola: Small handheld gun that fires bullets using explosive propellant.
cuchillo: Small handheld blade for cutting or stabbing, fixed or folding.
Definition in Spanish
Instrumento físico diseñado para causar daño o para defenderse; suele referirse a objetos como armas blancas o armas de fuego.
Word origin
Arma derives from Latin arma 'arms', originally referring to weapons or military gear and later used for any tool employed to attack or defend.
Usage tips
- In expressions like arma de doble filo the word is figurative, meaning a situation with both benefits and risks rather than a literal weapon.
Other meanings
- firearmnoun
Related words
- armararmverb
- armamentoarmamentnoun
- armadoarmedadjective