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    Escuadrones (en. Squadrons)

    /es.kwa.ˈðɾo.nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of soldiers or troops organized for a mission.
    The squadron prepared for the night mission.
    El escuadrón se preparó para la misión nocturna.
    Formation of military units, especially in aviation.
    The combat squadrons conducted a simulated attack.
    Los escuadrones de combate realizaron un simulacro de ataque.
    Group of military vehicles that operate together.
    The tank squadrons advanced towards the border.
    Los escuadrones de tanques avanzaron hacia la frontera.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'escuadrón', which comes from the Italian 'squadra', meaning 'square' or 'group'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    death squads
    Term referring to armed groups that operate outside the law to eliminate political enemies.
    escuadrones de la muerte
    squire of squadrons
    It also refers to a loyal companion or defender.
    escudero de escuadrones

    Related Words

    squad
    Organized group of people, especially in a military or sports context.
    escuadra
    troop
    Set of soldiers that are part of an army.
    tropa
    unit
    Team or group of armed forces that operate together.
    unidad

    Slang Meanings

    Select group of people acting under a common purpose.
    That group is an elite squadron within the community.
    Ese grupo es un escuadrón de élite dentro de la comunidad.
    Very close group of friends.
    We always do everything together, we are a squadron.
    Siempre hacemos todo juntos, somos un escuadrón.