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How to Say "task force" in Spanish

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comando

/koh-MAHN-doh//koˈmando/

nounB1military, police
Use 'comando' when referring to a military or police unit specifically formed to carry out a mission, often implying a degree of authority or a specialized operational team.
A drawing of a soldier wearing camouflage and a helmet, crouching low in a jungle setting, symbolizing a special forces soldier.

Examples

El comando especial detuvo al sospechoso sin incidentes.

The special task force apprehended the suspect without incident.

El comando de élite realizó una operación secreta en la madrugada.

The elite commando unit carried out a secret operation at dawn.

Atraparon a los criminales gracias a un comando policial.

They caught the criminals thanks to a police squad.

El soldado es parte de un comando antiterrorista.

The soldier is part of an anti-terrorist commando team.

Masculine Noun Rule

Even though 'comando' ends in '-o', it is always a masculine noun, meaning you use 'el' (the) and 'un' (a/an) with it: 'el comando'.

escuadrón

nounB2general, operational
Choose 'escuadrón' when referring to a group assembled for a particular purpose or task, such as rescue, investigation, or a specific operation, often highlighting its specialized nature.

Examples

Se formó un escuadrón de bomberos para combatir el incendio forestal.

A task force of firefighters was formed to combat the forest fire.

Comando vs. Escuadrón

Learners often confuse 'comando' and 'escuadrón' because both can refer to a group performing a task. Remember that 'comando' leans towards official military/police units, while 'escuadrón' is broader and can apply to any specialized group, including civilian ones.

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