Usage Note
Armado is the past participle of armar used as an adjective. Common collocations include conflicto armado ('armed conflict'), robo a mano armada ('armed robbery'), and fuerzas armadas ('armed forces'). The feminine is armada, which as a standalone noun means 'navy' (la Armada Española — 'the Spanish Navy').
Examples
"El robo fue cometido por hombres armados."
Natural Translation
The robbery was committed by armed men.
Literal Translation
The robbery was committed by men armed.
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