martial

BrE /ˈmɑːrʃəl/ AmE /ˈmɑːrstl/

adjective en → es

1 WARRIOR B2

relating to soldiers or the military

militar, de las fuerzas armadas

  • martial law

Collocations martial arts · martial music

  • The country is under martial law.

    El país está bajo ley militar.

2 BATTLE C1

relating to war or fighting

beligerante, de guerra

  • martial conflict

Collocations martial engagement · martial combat

  • The treaty ended a long period of martial conflict.

    El tratado puso fin a un largo período de conflicto beligerante.

1 ARTS B2

relating to the traditional Japanese or other Asian fighting arts

de las artes marciales, de combate

  • martial arts

Collocations martial techniques · martial skills

  • He practices martial arts.

    Él practica artes marciales.