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    Batallón (en. Battalion)

    /ba.taˈʎon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large military unit, typically consisting of between 300 and 1,200 soldiers.
    The battalion was sent to the conflict zone to support operations.
    El batallón fue enviado a la zona de conflicto para apoyar las operaciones.
    An organized group of people acting together, not necessarily in a military context.
    The volunteers formed a battalion to assist in the recovery after the disaster.
    Los voluntarios formaron un batallón para ayudar en la recuperación tras el desastre.

    Etymology

    It derives from the word 'battle,' which comes from the Latin 'battalia,' meaning 'fight' or 'combat.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reserve battalion
    A military unit intended to be used in case of need.
    batallón de reserva
    to fight the battle
    To fight or strive to achieve something.
    dar la batalla

    Related Words

    battle
    Armed confrontation between two or more parties.
    batalla
    soldier
    A person who is professionally engaged in military activities.
    soldado

    Slang Meanings

    A lot of noise or chaos
    The party turned into a battalion when everyone started dancing together.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un batallón cuando empezaron a bailar todos juntos.
    A large number of things or people
    A battalion of friends arrived at the barbecue.
    Llegaron un batallón de amigos a la barbacoa.