squadron

BrE /ˈskwɒdrən/ AmE /ˈskwɑːdruːn/

noun en → es

1 GROUP OF PLANES [singular] B2

a group of military aircraft, usually eight or ten planes, led by an officer

escuadrón de aviones

Collocations squadron leader

  • The squadron was ordered to attack the enemy's airfield.

    El escuadrón recibió la orden de atacar el aeródromo enemigo.

2 GROUP OF SOLDIERS [singular] B2

a group of soldiers, usually cavalry or infantry, led by an officer

compañía de infantería o escuadrón de caballería

Collocations squadron commander

  • The squadron was stationed at the border.

    El escuadrón estaba estacionado en la frontera.