Pelotón (en. Platoon)

/pe.lo.'ton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A group of soldiers that form a tactical unit.

Example Sentence: The peloton advanced in formation towards the target.

El pelotón avanzó en formación hacia el objetivo.

Definition: A group of cyclists who move together in a competition.

Example Sentence: The peloton of cyclists was approaching the finish line.

El pelotón de ciclistas se acercaba a la meta.

Definition: A group of students or athletes participating in an activity.

Example Sentence: The peloton of students carried out a group exercise.

El pelotón de estudiantes realizó un ejercicio de grupo.

Etymology/Origin: From the French 'peloton', which means small group or batch.

Common Phrase: to go in a peloton

Common Phrase Meaning: To move in an organized group.

ir en pelotón

Common Phrase: to form a peloton

Common Phrase Meaning: To come together to act as a group.

formar un pelotón

Common Phrase: to leave the peloton

Common Phrase Meaning: To stand out or separate from the group.

salir del pelotón

Related Word: ball

Related Word Description: Spherical object used in various sports.

pelota

Related Word: pelotonera

Related Word Description: Person who leads or organizes a peloton.

pelotonera

Related Word: strike team

Related Word Description: Quick reaction group in a critical situation.

pelotón de choque

Slang Meaning: Group of friends or companions who frequently meet up.

Slang Example: That peloton always goes out to have fun on weekends.

Ese pelotón siempre sale a divertirse los fines de semana.

Slang Meaning: A set of very close or tight-knit people.

Slang Example: That peloton supports each other at all times.

Ese pelotón se apoya en todo momento.