Brigadiera (en. Brigadier)

/briɣaˈdjeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Term used to refer to a woman who participates in a work brigade, especially in emergency or volunteer contexts.
The brigadier organized the team for the park cleanup.
La brigadiera organizó el equipo para la limpieza del parque.
It also applies to a woman who fights for social or humanitarian causes.
The brigadiers were fundamental in assisting the victims.
Las brigadieras fueron fundamentales en la ayuda a los damnificados.
Refers to a woman who actively contributes to community activities.
Each brigadier contributed her time and effort to the event.
Cada brigadiera aportó su tiempo y esfuerzo para el evento.

Etymology

Derived from 'brigade', which comes from the Latin 'brigada', referring to a group of people organized for a specific purpose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peace brigadier
Woman who works for peace and reconciliation.
brigadiera de la paz
volunteer brigadier
Woman who offers to help in causes without expecting payment.
brigadiera voluntaria
to be a brigadier
To actively participate in a group or cause.
ser brigadiera

Related Words

brigade
Group of people organized to carry out a specific task.
brigada
volunteering
Work done voluntarily and without payment.
voluntariado
activism
Set of actions taken to promote changes in society.
activismo

Slang Meanings

Woman who stands out in community activities.
That girl is a brigadier, she is always helping in the neighborhood.
Esa chica es una brigadiera, siempre está ayudando en el barrio.
Woman who participates in social campaigns.
The neighborhood brigadiers are organizing a campaign to collect clothing.
Las brigadieras del barrio están organizando una campaña para recoger ropa.