troops

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BrE /trəʊps/ AmE /troʊps/

noun en → es

1 MILITARY GROUP [plural] B1

a group of soldiers who fight together in a war or battle

tropas, soldados

  • troops from somewhere

Collocations troops from the army · troops stationed in a country

  • The troops were sent to protect the border.

    Las tropas fueron enviadas para proteger la frontera.

2 GROUP OF PEOPLE [plural] C1

a large group of people who work together for a particular purpose, especially in politics or business

personal, grupo de personas

  • troops of somebody

Collocations troops of supporters · troops of volunteers

  • The politician has a large troop of loyal followers.

    El político tiene un gran grupo de seguidores leales.