armado (con un arma)
arm · armed
Que tiene o lleva armas, o que está preparado con equipo para defenderse o atacar.
Definition & meaning
Armado has several meanings depending on context:
- Armed: carrying or equipped with a weapon.
- Assembled or constructed: put together from parts.
- Prepared or equipped: supplied with what is needed, literally or figuratively.
It can also be the past participle of armar , meaning “to arm,” “to assemble,” or “to prepare.”
Grammar & Word origin
As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes: armado, armada , armados , armadas .
It comes from armar , ultimately from Latin armare, “to equip with weapons.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- equipado — “equipped”; broader than “armed” and does not necessarily imply weapons.
- montado — “assembled”; emphasizes putting parts together.
- desarmado — “unarmed” or “disassembled,” depending on context.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El guardia estaba armado con una pistola.adjective
The guard was armed with a gun.
El ladrón iba armado durante el robo.adjective
The thief was armed during the robbery.
El ladrón salió armado del banco.adjective
The thief left the bank armed.
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