Spanish word

armar

Pronunciation

IPA/aɾˈmaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbput together

Example

¿Puedes armar la estantería hoy?

Can you put together the bookshelf today?

Illustration for armar (put together)

More examples

No sé cómo armar este rompecabezas tan difícil.

I don't know how to put this difficult puzzle together.

Core concept

Fitting and arranging pieces so a device or item functions correctly.

Common phrases

  • armar un plan

    make a plan

  • armar el equipo

    put together the equipment

  • armar la carpa

    set up the tent

Similar words

montar: Joining boards or components in sequence to construct a frame or structure.
instalar: Attaching and setting up equipment or fixtures so they are ready to use.
colocar: Placing an object in its appropriate spot or position.
ajustar: Adjusting screws or components so a device operates correctly.

Definition in Spanish

Colocar y ensamblar las partes necesarias para que algo quede listo para usar o funcione correctamente.

Word origin

Derived from Latin armare 'to arm, equip', the verb in Spanish denotes assembling or preparing the parts needed for something to work.

Usage tips

  • Related to English arm, armar usually means assemble or set up rather than 'equip with weapons', so context determines the best English equivalent.

Other meanings

  • put upverb
  • prepareverb

Opposites

Related words

  • rearmarreassembleverb
  • armadoassembledadjective

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