Destacamento (en. Detachment)

/destaka'mento/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A group of troops that is assigned to a specific task.

The detachment was sent to assist in the rescue operation.

El destacamento fue enviado para colaborar en la operación de rescate.

A smaller unit in the military context that operates independently.

The detachment conducted a patrol in the conflict zone.

El destacamento realizó una patrulla en la zona de conflicto.

Division of a military body with temporary functions.

The engineer detachment was responsible for the construction of bridges.

El destacamento de ingenieros se encargó de la construcción de puentes.

From the verb destacar, which comes from the Latin 'destacare'.

honor detachment

It refers to a select group designated to protect or accompany important individuals.

destacamento de honor

military detachment

A unit of soldiers assigned to a specific military task.

destacamento militar

police detachment

A group of police agents assigned to a special area or situation.

destacamento de policía

to highlight

To make something or someone stand out.

destacar

highlighted

That stands out or distinguishes itself in an activity or context.

destacado

highlighter

Person or thing that stands out or draws attention.

destacador

In military slang, it refers to an elite group.

That detachment is considered the best in the mission.

Ese destacamento es considerado el mejor en la misión.

Used in a familiar context to refer to a standout group of friends.

I went out with my usual detachment to celebrate.

Salí con mi destacamento de siempre para celebrar.