Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
armada
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾˈmaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounfleet
Example
Una armada de barcos se prepara para zarpar.
A fleet of ships is preparing to set sail.
More examples
La armada nacional realizó maniobras en la costa.
The national fleet performed maneuvers on the coast.
Core concept
Naval fleet of combat ships.
Common phrases
la armada nacional
the national fleet
la armada de guerra
the naval fleet
Similar words
flota: Group of ships operating together, often for trade, transport, or a voyage.
marina: Nation's naval military organization responsible for sea defense and operations.
barco: Single vessel that travels on water to carry people or cargo.
Definition in Spanish
Fuerza naval formada por varias naves de guerra organizadas para operaciones militares.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish armar 'to arm' with the suffix -ada, originally meaning an armed force and extended to a coordinated fleet of warships.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, la Armada often denotes the national navy as an institution, so include the country if needed (la Armada Española).
Other meanings
- navynoun
Related words
- armarput togetherverb