commando

BrE /ˈkɒməndəʊ/ AmE /ˈkɑːməndoʊ/

noun en → es

1 SOLDIER [singular] B2

a soldier who is specially trained to do dangerous tasks, such as attacking an enemy's position or rescuing people in danger

comandante, comandante especializado

Collocations commando operation

  • The commandos were sent to rescue the hostages.

    Los comandantes fueron enviados para rescatar a los rehenes.

2 TEAM [plural] B2

a group of soldiers who are specially trained to do dangerous tasks, such as attacking an enemy's position or rescuing people in danger

equipo de comandantes, unidad especializada

Collocations commando team

  • The commandos were trained for this mission.

    Los comandantes fueron entrenados para esta misión.

3 OPERATION [singular] C1

a military operation carried out by a group of specially trained soldiers, such as attacking an enemy's position or rescuing people in danger

operación militar especializada

Collocations commando mission

  • The commandos carried out a successful raid.

    Los comandantes llevaron a cabo un raid exitoso.