Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
ejército
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈxeɾθito/
Meaning
- masculine nounarmy
Example
Mi hermano está en el ejército.
My brother is in the army.
More examples
El veterano del ejército contó su experiencia.
The army veteran recounted his experience.
Core concept
Organized body of soldiers and commanders.
Common phrases
unidad del ejército
army unit
veterano del ejército
army veteran
sargento del ejército
army sergeant
Similar words
fuerzas armadas: Oversees and fields a state's entire military, coordinating land, sea, and air branches for defense.
armada: Defends and fights at sea as a nation's naval force composed of ships, sailors, and crews.
soldado: Serves as an individual enlisted military member who follows orders and may engage in combat.
tropa: Moves, trains, and fights together as a cohesive group of soldiers assigned to the same unit.
Definition in Spanish
Organización militar formada por tropas y mandos, destinada a la defensa, la seguridad interna o la acción bélica.
Word origin
From Latin exercitus 'trained force' via medieval Spanish exército, ultimately from the verb exercēre 'to train'.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are servir en el ejército, alistarse, and estar en el ejército when talking about serving or enlisting.