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Spanish word
militar
Pronunciation
IPA/miliˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivemilitary
Example
La operación militar fue breve.
The military operation was short.
More examples
El servicio militar es obligatorio en algunos países.
Military service is compulsory in some countries.
Core concept
Someone or something belonging to the armed forces.
Common phrases
operación militar
military operation
base militar
military base
servicio militar
military service
Similar words
armado: Equipped with or carrying weapons.
bélico: Pertaining to war or active combat.
militarizado: Marked by a strong military presence or influence in an organization or society.
belicoso: Having an aggressive, combative, or warlike attitude.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se relaciona con el ejército, sus integrantes, su material o sus operaciones; usado tanto en descripciones técnicas como en el habla formal.
Word origin
Derived from Latin militaris (from miles 'soldier'), the adjective developed in Romance languages to mark belonging to the army or its members.
Usage tips
- 'Militar' is primarily an adjective; using it as a noun can mean 'a service member' (un militar), while the institution is el ejército or las fuerzas armadas.
Other meanings
- service membernoun
Opposites
- civilciviladjective
Related words
- militarizarmilitarizeverb
- militarizaciónmilitarizationnoun
- militarizadomilitarizedadjective