tropas
“tropas” means “troops” in Spanish (military forces).
troops, forces
Also: soldiers
📝 In Action
Las tropas se movilizaron rápidamente hacia la frontera.
B1The troops mobilized quickly toward the border.
El presidente ordenó la retirada de las tropas del país.
B2The president ordered the withdrawal of the forces from the country.
Necesitamos más tropas para asegurar la zona.
B1We need more troops to secure the area.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tropas
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish word would you use to refer to the entire group of armed soldiers?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
This word traveled through Europe, starting from a Germanic root meaning 'crowd' or 'herd.' It entered Spanish via French (*troupe*), maintaining the sense of a large, organized group, which eventually specialized into military units.
First recorded: Around the 16th century in its military usage.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'a single soldier'?
Do not use 'tropa.' To refer to one person, use 'soldado' (male soldier) or 'soldada' (female soldier).
Is 'tropas' related to the English word 'trooper'?
Yes, 'tropas' and 'trooper' share the same root, referring to an organized military unit or soldier.