armados

[ar-MA-dos]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: armados (already plural)
armed
1. equipped with weapons; carrying arms or guns
The armed men entered the bank.
Os homens armados entraram no banco.
2. fortified or reinforced with structural supports
The armored concrete is reinforced with steel rods.
O concreto armado é reforçado com barras de aço.
3. prepared or ready for conflict or action
The troops stood armed and ready.
As tropas ficaram armadas e prontas.
In Brazil, 'armados' often appears in news reports about violence and gang activity, particularly in discussions of organized crime and favela conflicts. The term carries significant social implications and is frequently used in debates about public safety and gun control.
NYC Slang
strapped
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equipadosmuniciadospreparadosfortified
Antonyms / Antônimos
desarmadosindefesos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
armados
Standard term for armed individuals or armed forces
Rio de Janeiro
armados
Commonly used in crime-related contexts; associated with gang violence
São Paulo
armados
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
armados
Standard European Portuguese usage; less associated with gang violence than Brazil

Related Words

armaarmamentoarmaduraarmar

Related Idioms & Phrases

até os dentes armados (armed to the teeth)
conflito armado (armed conflict)
forças armadas (armed forces)
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