Usage Note
Armado comes from the Spanish 'armado' meaning armed or equipped with weapons. In Tagalog it describes a person or group carrying weapons, typically in news reports about military or police operations, armed robbery, or conflict coverage. It is a formal-leaning word, though it appears in everyday news language.
Examples
" Armado ang sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The soldier is armed.
Literal Translation
Armed the soldier.
" Armado ang mga bantay. "
Natural Translation
The guards are armed.
Literal Translation
Armed the (plural) guard.
" Mahigpit ang seguridad sa airport dahil maraming armadong pulis ang nakabantay sa bawat pintuan. "
Natural Translation
Security at the airport is tight because many armed police are guarding every entrance.
Literal Translation
Strict the security at airport because many armed police the guarding at every door.
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