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    Infantería (en. Infantry)

    /infanˈteɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military body that is responsible for ground operations on foot.
    Infantry is essential in any modern army.
    La infantería es esencial en cualquier ejército moderno.
    Foot troops that form the base of an army.
    The infantry played a crucial role in the battle.
    La infantería tuvo un papel crucial en la batalla.
    A group of soldiers in an army who fight on foot.
    Infantry soldiers are well trained for combat.
    Los soldados de infantería están bien entrenados para el combate.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infantaria', a term related to 'infans', meaning soldier who fights on foot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marine infantry
    Infantry troops that operate at sea and on the coast.
    infantería de marina
    light infantry
    Infantry troops that move and fight without heavy equipment.
    infantería ligera
    infantry wing
    Refers to a part of an army composed of infantry.
    ala de infantería

    Related Words

    infantryman
    Soldier who fights on foot, primarily part of the infantry.
    infante
    battalion
    Military infantry unit composed of several platoons.
    batallón
    squadron
    Infantry or cavalry unit.
    escuadrón

    Slang Meanings

    Infantryman
    That guy has the spirit of an infantryman.
    Ese chico tiene espíritu de infante.
    lead feet
    They move like lead feet in the infantry.
    Se mueven como pies de plomo en la infantería.