Regimiento (en. Regiment)

/re.xiˈmen.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of troops organized under a command.
The infantry regiment marched toward the front.
El regimiento de infantería marchó hacia el frente.
An important division in the army that may include several battalions.
The regiment was deployed to the conflict zone.
El regimiento fue destacado a la zona de conflicto.
A set or group of people who follow a uniform norm or discipline.
The regiment of students presented themselves for the exam.
El regimiento de estudiantes se presentó para el examen.

Etymology

From Latin 'regimentum', meaning 'direction or government'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shock regiment
Troops specialized in quick and surprise actions.
regimiento de choque
in command of the regiment
Indicates who has authority over the regiment.
al mando del regimiento
reserve regiment
Units of troops kept in reserve to be sent into combat if necessary.
regimiento de reserva

Related Words

troop
Group of soldiers or armed forces.
tropa
battalion
Military unit composed of several companies.
batallón
squad
Military unit smaller than a battalion.
escuadra

Slang Meanings

Group of very close or loyal friends.
My friends are like a regiment; we are always together.
Mis amigos son como un regimiento, siempre estamos juntos.
A group of people who follow an authority figure.
He has his own regiment of followers on social media.
Él tiene su propio regimiento de seguidores en las redes sociales.