Brigadas (en. Brigades)

/briˈɣaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Group of people who work together to achieve a goal.
The fire brigade arrived quickly at the fire.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente al incendio.
Temporarily organized work unit for a specific task.
The volunteer brigades assisted during the emergency.
Las brigadas de voluntarios ayudaron durante la emergencia.
Military or paramilitary units that operate as a group.
The police brigades conducted operations in several areas.
Las brigadas de la policía realizaron operativos en varias zonas.

Etymology

From the French 'brigade', meaning 'group' or 'contingent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergency brigade
Group responsible for acting in critical situations.
brigada de emergencia
to form a brigade
To organize a group of people for a specific purpose.
formar una brigada
volunteer brigades
Groups of people who offer their time and effort without remuneration.
brigadas de voluntarios

Related Words

brigade member
Person who is part of a brigade.
brigadista
brigadism
The practice of organizing and mobilizing brigades.
brigadismo

Slang Meanings

Group of people who come together for a party.
Let's form a brigade for the party on Saturday.
Vamos a armar una brigada para la fiesta del sábado.
Workmates or friends on a project.
My brigades on the project are awesome.
Mis brigadas en el proyecto son geniales.