regimiento
/rre-hee-myen-toh/
regiment
A regiment is a organized military unit, like these soldiers standing together.
📝 In Action
El regimiento de infantería llegó al amanecer.
B2The infantry regiment arrived at dawn.
Mi abuelo sirvió en un regimiento de caballería.
B2My grandfather served in a cavalry regiment.
💡 Grammar Points
Group Words are Singular
Even though a 'regimiento' contains hundreds of people, the word itself is singular. Use 'el' and singular verbs like 'viene' or 'está'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Plural Confusion
Mistake: "El regimiento llegaron."
Correction: El regimiento llegó. Because it's one single unit, the verb stays in the singular form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Military Context
Use this word specifically when talking about organized military structures. For a general 'group' of soldiers, 'tropa' is more common.
The word can also describe a large group of people gathered together.
regimiento(noun)
regiment
?a large group of people
army
?figurative large number
,multitude
?a great number
📝 In Action
Un regimiento de voluntarios limpió la playa en un día.
C1A regiment of volunteers cleaned the beach in one day.
Necesitaremos un regimiento de cocineros para esta boda.
C1We will need an army of cooks for this wedding.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de' for groups
When using this to mean 'a group of,' always use the word 'de' followed by the plural noun (e.g., 'un regimiento de niños').
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasizing Size
Using 'regimiento' instead of 'grupo' makes the group sound much larger and more disciplined or organized.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: regimiento
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences is grammatically correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'regimiento' the same as 'ejército'?
No. An 'ejército' (army) is the entire military force of a country, while a 'regimiento' is just one specific unit within that army.
Can I use 'regimiento' for a group of objects?
It is mostly used for people. For objects, it's better to use words like 'montón' (pile) or 'colección' (collection).