Armed gang
The Spanish term 'banda armada' translates to 'armed gang' in English. This phrase is typically used to refer to an organized group of people armed with weapons. Such groups are commonly involved in criminal activities. These gangs often use their weapons to exert power, intimidate or commit illegal actions. As such, the term carries a negative connotation and describes a dangerous element of society.
The armed band took the bank by surprise.
This sentence refers to an armed group, commonly associated with criminal activities like robbery, attacking a bank unexpectedly. The use of 'banda armada' here identifies the group by their use of weapons.
During his reign, the king faced several rebellions by the armed band.
In this context, 'banda armada' is used to refer to a rebellious group armed with weapons, opposing the king's rule during his reign.
The police are in search of an armed band that is causing chaos in the city.
This sentence refers to a scenario where an armed group, or 'banda armada', is spreading disorder in the city, and the police force is trying to locate and stop them.