Brigada (en. Brigade)

/briˈɡaða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A group of people who come together to carry out a joint task, especially in emergency situations.

The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the fire.

La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar el fuego.

A group of people who join to defend a cause or carry out common activities.

A volunteer brigade was formed to help those affected by the storm.

Se formó una brigada de voluntarios para ayudar a los afectados por la tormenta.

Military unit or rescue team that operates jointly and efficiently.

The mountain brigade specializes in rescues in difficult terrains.

La brigada de montaña se especializa en rescates en terrenos difíciles.

From the French 'brigade', which means 'group of workers or soldiers'.

rescue brigade

Group responsible for carrying out rescues in dangerous situations.

brigada de salvamento

volunteer brigade

Group of people who offer their time and effort altruistically to support social causes.

brigada de voluntarios

fire brigade

Unit responsible for extinguishing fires and assisting in emergencies.

brigada de bomberos

volunteer

A person who works altruistically for social causes.

voluntario

rescue

The action of saving someone from danger or a risky situation.

rescate

emergency

A critical situation that requires prompt attention.

emergencia

A group of friends who frequently hang out together.

That brigade always goes out partying on weekends.

Esa brigada siempre sale a fiesta los fines de semana.

A very close-knit and efficient work team.

Our work brigade managed to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Nuestra brigada de trabajo logró completar el proyecto antes de la fecha.