La armadura
Example: El caballero llevaba una armadura brillante para la batalla.
Definition
"La armadura" refers to the protective covering worn by knights and soldiers in historical battles, typically made of metal plates designed to shield the body from weapons. It was essential for defense and often symbolized strength and status in medieval warfare.
Etymology
The word "la armadura" comes from the Latin 'armatura,' meaning equipment or armor. It evolved through Old Spanish with the same meaning. Did you know? The term is related to 'arma,' which means weapon, highlighting its role as protective gear in combat.
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"La armadura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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