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    Escuadrón (en. Squadron)

    /es.kwa.ˈðɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military group that is part of a larger unit.
    The fighter squadron executed a joint maneuver.
    El escuadrón de cazas realizó una maniobra conjunta.
    Division of an armed force, such as aviation or navy.
    The naval squadron set off on the mission.
    El escuadrón naval partió hacia la misión.
    A group of people who come together to fulfill the same task.
    A volunteer squad was formed to assist in the crisis.
    Se formó un escuadrón de voluntarios para ayudar en la crisis.

    Etymology

    From the French 'escadron', which comes from the Italian 'squadrone', derived from 'squadra' (square).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Death squad
    A group that operates outside the law to commit murders and crimes.
    escuadrón de la muerte
    To join the squadron
    To integrate into a group united by a common goal.
    unirse al escuadrón
    Squadron squire
    A person who accompanies and protects another, generally in a military context.
    escudero de escuadrón

    Related Words

    Square
    Geometric figure with four sides that form a right angle.
    escuadra
    Fighter squadron
    Military unit of combat aircraft.
    escuadrón de caza
    Rescue squadron
    Group specialized in rescue operations.
    escuadrón de rescate

    Slang Meanings

    A group of friends or colleagues that support each other.
    I'm always with my squadron in good times and bad.
    Siempre estoy con mi escuadrón en las buenas y en las malas.
    A work team on a specific project.
    We formed a squadron to finish the project on time.
    Formamos un escuadrón para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.