armar

Senses

1. 1.

   to set up, to assemble

   to put together or construct something (tent, furniture, structure)

2. 2.

   to arm, to equip with weapons

   to provide weapons or military equipment to someone or something

3. 3.

   to set (a trap), to plot

   to prepare a trap or devise a scheme against someone

4. 4.

   to cause trouble, to stir up

   informal usage meaning to create a scene or commotion

Examples

• "Vamos armar a barraca aqui perto do rio."

  Let's set up the tent here near the river.

• "Ele armou uma cilada para pegar os ladrões."

  He set a trap to catch the thieves.

• "Não arma confusão aqui, por favor!"

  Don't cause trouble here, please!

Usage

Very common verb with multiple meanings depending on context. Common collocations include "armar barraca" (pitch a tent), "armar cilada/armadilha" (set a trap), and "armar confusão" (cause trouble). The reflexive form "armar-se" means to arm oneself or prepare for confrontation.