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    Pelotón (en. Platoon)

    /pe.loˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Set of runners who compete together in a race.
    Example Sentence: The peloton grouped together to shield from the wind during the race.
    El pelotón se agrupó para protegerse del viento durante la carrera.
    Definition: Group of people who participate in an activity in a coordinated manner.
    Example Sentence: The group of skiers maintained a formation to descend the mountain.
    El pelotón de esquiadores mantuvo una formación para descender la montaña.
    Definition: In the context of cycling, it refers to a group of cyclists who travel together.
    Example Sentence: The cyclist managed to catch up with the peloton after considerable effort.
    El ciclista logró alcanzar al pelotón tras un esfuerzo considerable.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to be in the peloton
    Common Phrase Meaning: To participate actively in a group or set.
    estar en el pelotón
    Common Phrase: to form a peloton
    Common Phrase Meaning: To join a group to carry out a joint activity.
    formar un pelotón
    Common Phrase: the lead peloton
    Common Phrase Meaning: The group that leads a competition.
    el pelotón de cabeza

    Related Words

    Related Word: cycling
    Description: Sport that involves the use of bicycles.
    ciclismo
    Related Word: competition
    Description: Event in which two or more parties compete.
    competición
    Related Word: group
    Description: Set of people or things that share a characteristic.
    grupo

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Group of friends or acquaintances who are always together.
    Slang Example: We're going out in a peloton this weekend.
    Vamos a salir en pelotón este fin de semana.
    Slang Meaning: Units of soldiers that move together.
    Slang Example: The peloton marched towards battle without hesitation.
    El pelotón marchó hacia la batalla sin dudar.