tropas
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📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine Plural
Even though 'tropas' refers to both male and female soldiers, the word itself is feminine and plural. You must use feminine articles and adjectives: 'las tropas cansadas' (the tired troops).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Masculine Article
Mistake: "Using 'los tropas' or 'el tropas'."
Correction: Always use 'las tropas' because the word 'tropa' (the singular form) is feminine, and it stays feminine when plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Plural is Standard
While the singular 'tropa' exists (meaning a single unit or squad), 'tropas' (plural) is the standard word used in news and official language to refer to the military presence or armed forces in general.
✏️ 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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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.