arma

[ˈaɾma]

/[ˈaɾma]/ noun

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The verdict

“arma” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #1,928 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#1,928
frequency rank, Spanish
4
letters
4
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Herramienta para atacar o defenderse en un combate físico.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

arma vs art
50% similar
arma vs aro
50% similar
arma vs aya
50% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for arma
PropertyValue
Headwordarma
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈaɾma]
Letters4
Frequency rank#1,928
Misspellings tracked4
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “arma” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). arma lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for arma is 4 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈaɾma]. Corpus data places it at rank #1,928 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 9 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 4 likely wrong-spelling variants for arma, with forms such as "amra", "aram", and "armma". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "art", "aro", "aya", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Spanish form is arma, spelled A-R-M-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Herramienta para atacar o defenderse en un combate físico.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, apéndice u órgano con que una bestia puede atacar o defenderse, como los cuernos o los espolones.
  3. 3
    Por extensión, medio empleado para atacar o defenderse en una disputa moral o intelectual.
  4. 4
    Más generalmente, medio al que se puede recurrir para alcanzar un fin deseado.
  5. 5
    Ataque o defensa repentinos e imprevistos.
  6. 6
    Cada una de las especialidades militares en que se subdividen las fuerzas armadas según su equipamiento y función en el combate.
  7. 7
    Profesión militar.
  8. 8
    Todo el ejército de un país.
  9. 9
    Blasón de un linaje o de una localidad.

Synonyms

recurso

This word in other languages

weapon(English)arme(Français)Waffe(Deutsch)arma(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: amra,aram,armma,arrma

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of arma - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

amra2aram2armma1arrma1
Edit distance from "arma"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "arma"?
"arma" is spelled A-R-M-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaɾma].
What does "arma" mean?
As a noun, "arma" means: Herramienta para atacar o defenderse en un combate físico.
What words are commonly confused with "arma"?
"arma" is commonly confused with "art", "aro", "aya". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "arma"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "arma" is [ˈaɾma]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "arma" come from?
"arma" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “arma”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is A-R-M-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈaɾma] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “art” - see the side-by-side comparison. arma vs art
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list