How to Say "troop" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “troop” is “escuadrón” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El escuadrón de reconocimiento regresó después de completar su misión.
The reconnaissance squadron returned after completing its mission.
El jefe del escuadrón dio la orden de avanzar.
The squadron leader gave the order to advance.
En la película, un escuadrón de aviones de combate defendió la ciudad.
In the movie, a squadron of fighter jets defended the city.
Masculine Noun
Even though it refers to a group, 'escuadrón' is always a masculine word, so use 'el escuadrón' and masculine adjectives.
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “La escuadrón (using feminine article)”
Correction: El escuadrón (always masculine). Remember that many words ending in '-ón' are masculine.
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