servicio militar
Definition
Compulsory or voluntary service in the armed forces of a country, often required by law for a specified period.
The period of time during which an individual is enlisted or conscripted into military duties.
Examples
Después del servicio militar, mi hermano camina como si todavía estuviera en formación.
After military service, my brother walks like he's still in formation.
El servicio militar le enseñó a mi tío a planchar camisas perfectas, pero no a cocinar.
Military service taught my uncle to iron shirts perfectly, but not to cook.
Prefiero el servicio militar a una dieta: al menos en el ejército te dan raciones garantizadas.
I prefer military service to a diet: at least in the army, they guarantee you rations.
En el servicio militar, aprendí que '¡rápido!' significa 'más lento que una tortuga con resaca'.
In military service, I learned that 'quickly!' means 'slower than a hungover turtle'.