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    Cuadrilla (en. Gang)

    /Kwaˈðɾiʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of people who work together on some project or service.
    The crew of workers arrived early to start the construction.
    La cuadrilla de trabajadores llegó temprano para comenzar la construcción.
    Group of friends or companions who usually go out together.
    I went out with my group to enjoy the night.
    Salí con mi cuadrilla a disfrutar de la noche.
    Term used in certain activities such as mining or agriculture to refer to work teams.
    The crew of miners worked all week in the mine.
    La cuadrilla de mineros trabajó toda la semana en la mina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quadrilla', a diminutive of 'quadrus', which means 'square' or 'square group'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    group of friends
    Group of companions who gather to socialize.
    cuadrilla de amigos
    to be with a group
    To be accompanied by friends or companions.
    estar en cuadrilla
    work crew
    Organized team to carry out a specific task.
    cuadrilla de trabajo

    Related Words

    square
    Geometric figure with four equal sides.
    cuadrado
    squaring
    Action of squaring or framing.
    cuadratura
    quadrant
    Each of the four parts into which a plane is divided.
    cuadrante

    Slang Meanings

    Group of friends who frequently meet up.
    I’m going out with my crew to the bar.
    Voy a salir con mi cuadrilla al bar.
    Group that engages in some activity informally.
    The group met to play soccer over the weekend.
    La cuadrilla se reunió para jugar fútbol el fin de semana.