Soldados (en. Soldiers)

/soldaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Member of the armed forces who usually has a lower rank.
Soldiers march in the military parade.
Los soldados marchan en la parada militar.
A person who fights in a war or armed conflict.
The soldiers were sent to the conflict zone.
Los soldados fueron enviados a la zona de conflicto.
Man or woman who is part of an army.
Soldiers receive training to protect the nation.
Los soldados reciben entrenamiento para proteger la nación.

Etymology

From Latin 'soldatus', which means 'the one who receives a salary' or 'soldier'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soldier of fortune
A person who participates in armed conflicts for pay.
soldado de fortuna
man of soldier
Refers to a brave man or one who takes risks.
hombre de soldado
fallen soldiers
Term used to refer to military personnel who have died in combat.
soldados caídos

Related Words

army
Set of armed forces of a country.
ejército
military
Related to soldiers or armed forces.
militar
general
High-ranking officer in an army.
general

Slang Meanings

People or group of people in a risky situation.
We're like soldiers in this bad weather.
Estamos como soldados en este mal tiempo.
Referring to friends or companions in a colloquial way.
How are you, soldiers? Let's go on the mission.
¿Qué tal, soldados? Vamos a la misión.