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tropa

tro-pah/ˈtɾopa/

“tropa” means “troops” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

troops

Also: soldiers
NounfA2
A row of several soldiers standing together in olive green uniforms.

📝 In Action

La tropa descansaba en el campamento.

A2

The troops were resting in the camp.

El general dio una orden a toda la tropa.

B1

The general gave an order to all the troops.

Las tropas de paz de la ONU llegaron a la región.

B2

The UN peacekeeping troops arrived in the region.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ejército (army)
  • soldadesca (soldiery)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tropa de élite – elite troops
  • pasar revista a la tropa – to inspect the troops
  • retirar las tropas – to withdraw the troops

gang, bunch

Also: crew
NounfB1informal
A group of happy children playing together in a park.

📝 In Action

Llegó toda la tropa a mi casa sin avisar.

B1

The whole gang arrived at my house without warning.

¿A dónde vas con esa tropa de niños?

B1

Where are you going with that bunch of kids?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ¡Vaya tropa! – What a crowd! / What a bunch!

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser mucha tropa – to be too many people or too much to handle

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tropa" in Spanish:

bunch→crew→gang→soldiers→troops→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tropa

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'The troops are coming'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
tropel(mob / stampede) — Noun
atropellar(to run over / to knock down) — Verb
atropello(outrage / abuse of power) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the French word 'troupe', which originally came from a Germanic word meaning a 'flock' or 'herd'. It shares history with the English word 'troop'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: troupeEnglish: troopItalian: truppa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'tropa' to talk about my group of friends?

Yes! It's a very natural, informal way to refer to your 'crew' or 'gang' in Spanish, especially if you are all together in a group.

What is the difference between 'tropa' and 'ejército'?

An 'ejército' (army) is the entire organization. 'Tropa' usually refers to the actual groups of soldiers out in the field, specifically the lower-ranking ones.

Do I use 'la' or 'el' with tropa?

Always use 'la'. It is a feminine noun.