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    Corps (en. Body)

    /kɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An organized group of people working together.
    The engineering corps has designed a new bridge.
    El corps de ingenieros ha diseñado un nuevo puente.
    A military unit operating as an independent force.
    The marine corps was sent to the conflict zone.
    El corps de marines fue enviado a la zona de conflicto.
    A group of people with a specific function or purpose.
    The artistic corps presented a performance at the theater.
    El corps artístico presentó una obra en el teatro.

    Etymology

    From the French 'corps', which means 'body'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diplomatic corps
    Group of representatives from different states in a specific area.
    corps diplomático
    corps de ballet
    Set of dancers in a ballet company.
    corps de ballet
    security corps
    Group responsible for protection and security at an event or place.
    corps de seguridad

    Related Words

    body
    The physical structure of a human being or an animal.
    cuerpo
    organization
    A group of people working together with a purpose.
    organización
    unit
    An individual element that is part of a whole.
    unidad

    Slang Meanings

    A reference to a number of people in a relaxed context.
    A good corps of friends showed up at the party.
    Se presentó un buen corps de amigos en la fiesta.
    Used to describe a peculiar or particular group within a broader context.
    That corps of artists always brings something new.
    Ese corps de artistas siempre trae algo nuevo.