How to Say "corps" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “corps” is “cuerpo” — use 'cuerpo' when referring to a group of people organized for a specific function, like a professional or administrative body..
cuerpo
/KWER-po//'kweɾpo/
Examples
El cuerpo diplomático se reunió para discutir la crisis.
The diplomatic corps met to discuss the crisis.
El cuerpo de bomberos respondió a la emergencia.
The fire department (fire corps) responded to the emergency.
El cuerpo docente se reunió para discutir los nuevos planes.
The teaching staff (faculty body) met to discuss the new plans.
regimiento
/rre-hee-myen-toh//rexiˈmjento/
Examples
El regimiento de caballería avanzó rápidamente.
The cavalry regiment advanced quickly.
El regimiento de infantería llegó al amanecer.
The infantry regiment arrived at dawn.
Mi abuelo sirvió en un regimiento de caballería.
My grandfather served in a cavalry regiment.
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'.
Plural Confusion
Mistake: “El regimiento llegaron.”
Correction: El regimiento llegó. Because it's one single unit, the verb stays in the singular form.
General vs. Military Use
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