Cuadrillas (en. Crews)

/kwadˈriʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A set of individuals grouped together to carry out a job.

Example Sentence: The work squads are laboring hard on the construction.

Las cuadrillas de obreros trabajan arduamente en la construcción.

Definition: Teams of professionals organized to carry out a specific activity.

Example Sentence: The rescue squads are trained for emergency situations.

Las cuadrillas de rescate están entrenadas para situaciones de emergencia.

Definition: Groups of livestock, especially of horses or cattle.

Example Sentence: There are several groups of horses on the farm.

En la finca hay varias cuadrillas de caballos.

Etymology/Origin: From the term 'cuadra' which denotes an organized group or set.

Phrase: work crews

Meaning: Organized groups to perform specific tasks.

cuadrillas de trabajo

Phrase: to be in squads

Meaning: To be part of a group or team.

estar en cuadrillas

Phrase: rescue squads

Meaning: Teams dedicated to emergency and rescue tasks.

cuadrillas de rescate

Phrase: groups of friends

Meaning: A group of friends who usually gather or work together.

cuadrillas de amigos

Related Word: barn

Description: A place where animals are housed.

cuadra

Related Word: quadrant

Description: Section or division of a plan or surface.

cuadrante

Related Word: to square

Description: To form a square or set something in proportion.

cuadrar

Meaning: A group of friends or companions with whom one goes out.

Example: I'm going out with my squads tonight.

Voy a salir con mis cuadrillas esta noche.

Meaning: Workers who form a dynamic team.

Example: That group is a crew, they're always ready to help.

Ese grupo es una cuadrilla, siempre están listos para ayudar.