brigade

BrE /ˈbrɪɡ.eɪd/ AmE /ˈbrɪɡ.eɪd/

noun en → es

1 GROUP OF SOLDIERS [singular] B2

a group of soldiers, especially one that is part of a larger army unit

brigada militar

Collocations army brigade

  • The brigade was sent to the front line.

    La brigada fue enviada a la línea del frente.

2 GROUP OF WORKERS [singular] B2

a group of workers who are organized to do particular jobs, especially in the building industry or emergency services

brigada de trabajadores / brigada de emergencia

Collocations fire brigade · rescue brigade

  • The fire brigade arrived at the scene.

    La brigada de bomberos llegó al lugar del incendio.

3 TEAM [singular] C1

a team of people working together on a project or task, often in an informal way

equipo / grupo de trabajo

Collocations brigade leader

  • The marketing brigade is working on a new campaign.

    El equipo de marketing está trabajando en una nueva campaña.