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    Batallones (en. Battalions)

    /bataˈʝones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A military unit that groups a significant number of troops.
    The battalion was sent to the conflict zone.
    El batallón fue enviado a la zona de conflicto.
    An organized group of people participating in a joint activity.
    The volunteer battalions helped in the reconstruction.
    Los batallones de voluntarios ayudaron en la reconstrucción.
    A term used in the context of wars and armies.
    The battalion fought valiantly in the battle.
    El batallón luchó valientemente en la batalla.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'batalla', which comes from the Latin 'battalia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kitchen battalion
    A group of people responsible for food preparation in camping or emergency situations.
    batallón de cocina
    rescue battalion
    A specialized group engaged in search and rescue tasks during disasters.
    batallón de rescate

    Related Words

    battle
    Confrontation between armed forces.
    batalla
    soldier
    A person who is part of an army.
    soldado
    army
    Set of armed forces of a country.
    ejército

    Slang Meanings

    A large group of people engaged in a social activity.
    There were so many at the party that they looked like a battalion.
    Eran tantos en la fiesta que parecían un batallón.