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marciales

martial arts

noun mahr-SYAH-les Rare

Usage Note

Marciales as a standalone noun is shorthand for artes marciales (martial arts); otherwise it is the plural adjective of marcial (martial). As an adjective it can describe military bearing: un porte marcial, música marcial.

Examples

"Practica marciales desde los ocho años."

Natural Translation

He has practised martial arts since the age of eight.

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