armada

navy

noun ahr-MAH-dah Rare

Origin: From Latin armata (armed force), feminine past participle of armare (to arm).

Also means

fleet

Usage Note

Armada is the naval force of a country — la Armada with a capital letter refers to a nation's navy. Historically, la Armada Invencible was the Spanish Armada of 1588. English borrowed the word directly. Do not confuse with armadura (armor) or arma (weapon).

Examples

"La armada patrulla las aguas territoriales."

Natural Translation

The navy patrols the territorial waters.

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