This is the 1269th most frequent Portuguese word.
armadas
"Armadas" in Portuguese means "armed forces" or "fleets."
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 tropas estavam armadas para a batalha.
The troops were armed for battle.
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 armadas marítimas patrulham a costa para garantir a segurança.
The naval fleets patrol the coast to ensure safety.
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.