Regimientos (en. Regiments)

/re ximjen tos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Military unit composed of a specific number of soldiers and commanders.
The infantry regiment was deployed at the border.
El regimiento de infantería se desplegó en la frontera.
Portion of troops acting under the same command.
The regiments are preparing for the annual parade.
Los regimientos se preparan para el desfile anual.
Disciplined group that follows a specific regulation.
The artillery regiments were crucial in the battle.
Los regimientos de artillería fueron cruciales en la batalla.

Etymology

From Latin 'regimentum', meaning direction or leadership.

Common Phrases and Expressions

infantry regiment
Military unit that fights on foot.
regimiento de infantería
carry out a regiment
Execute a set of tasks or duties.
llevar a cabo un regimiento
cavalry regiment
Military unit composed of mounted soldiers.
regimiento de caballería

Related Words

troops
Set of soldiers that make up a military unit.
tropas
soldier
Person who serves in the army.
soldado
commander
Officer who commands a regiment.
comandante

Slang Meanings

An organized group that follows strict rules.
That group behaves like a regiment, there is no room for error.
Ese grupo se comporta como un regimiento, no hay margen de error.
A rhythmic movement in a group activity.
The dance class follows a regiment that everyone must adhere to.
La clase de baile sigue un regimiento que todos deben seguir.