No. 1,269 in Portuguese
armadas
"Armadas" in Portuguese means "armed forces" or "fleets."
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As tropas estavam armadas para a batalha.
The troops were armed for battle.
The word 'armadas' in this sentence refers to the state of being equipped with weapons or prepared for combat, describing the troops that are ready and equipped for a military engagement or confrontation.
As armadas marítimas patrulham a costa para garantir a segurança.
The naval fleets patrol the coast to ensure safety.
Here, 'armadas' is used as a noun referring to 'naval fleets.' This indicates a collection of warships united under a command typically used in the context of maritime security or actions.
As prateleiras armadas de livros caíram com o peso.
The shelves armed with books collapsed under the weight.
In this sentence, 'armadas' describes the shelves that are loaded or filled with books, using the word metaphorically to imply they are equipped or laden with their content.
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