troop

S2 W2

BrE /truːp/ AmE /truːp/

noun en → es

1 GROUP OF SOLDIERS [singular] B1

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

tropa, unidad militar

  • troop movement

Collocations troop deployment · troop withdrawal

  • The government has sent troops to the border.

    El gobierno ha enviado tropas a la frontera.

2 GROUP OF PEOPLE [plural] B2

a large group of people, especially when they are moving together or working towards the same goal

grupo de personas, multitud

  • troop of animals

Collocations a troop of monkeys · a troop of protesters

  • A troop of demonstrators marched through the city.

    Un grupo de manifestantes marchó por la ciudad.