platoon

BrE /ˈpleɪtən/ AmE /ˈpleɪtoʊn/

noun en → es

1 UNIT [singular] B2

a small military unit, usually consisting of two or three squads and commanded by a lieutenant

pelotón

  • platoon commander

Collocations platoon leader · platoon sergeant

  • The platoon was ordered to move out at dawn.

    El pelotón recibió la orden de marchar al amanecer.