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    Tropa (en. Troop)

    /ˈtropa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of individuals that are part of a military unit.
    The troop marched towards the battlefield.
    La tropa marchó hacia el campo de batalla.
    A group of people who share a common goal or who gather for a specific purpose.
    They formed a troop to help clean up the neighborhood.
    Formaron una tropa para ayudar en la limpieza del barrio.
    In colloquial terms, it refers to a group of friends or companions.
    Tonight we are going out with the troop to celebrate.
    Esta noche salimos con la tropa a celebrar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tropa', meaning 'group of soldiers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elite troop
    A select and highly trained group within military troops.
    tropa de élite
    group of friends
    A group of close friends who usually go out together.
    tropa de amigos
    shock troop
    A specialized group that acts in critical situations.
    tropa de choque

    Related Words

    soldier
    A person who is part of an army.
    soldado
    military
    Related to the armed forces.
    militar
    battalion
    A military unit composed of several regiments.
    batallón

    Slang Meanings

    A group of friends or acquaintances.
    I'm going with the troop to the movies this weekend.
    Voy con la tropa al cine este fin de semana.
    A term used to refer to disorganized people or those who cause chaos.
    That troop always causes trouble at parties.
    Esa tropa siempre arma líos en las fiestas.