squad
gb/skwˈɑd/ us/skwˈɑd/
A2
Inglés
~ 3000
brigád, csapat, egység, keret, munkacsoport, baráti társaság, banda, haveri kör, raj
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is part of a squad
The rescue squad arrived within minutes of the accident.
A mentőcsapat perceken belül megérkezett a baleset helyszínére.
She was selected for the national soccer squad.
Beválogatták a nemzeti labdarúgó-válogatott keretébe.
The squad worked together to complete the mission.
A police squad was dispatched to the scene.
The squad trained every morning before the big game.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our school has a football squad.
Az iskolánknak van focicsapata.
The police squad caught the thief.
A rendőri egység elfogta a tolvajt.
I am part of the swim squad.
The rescue squad helped the people.
The army squad is ready.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'squad' with 'team'; while similar, 'squad' often refers to a smaller or more specialized group.
Significado
small organized group
Colocaciones
police squad
|rescue squad
|military squad
|sports squad
Sinónimos
team (Often larger or more general; 'squad' can suggest a sub-unit of a team.)
|
unit (More common in military or police contexts; less casual than 'squad'.)
Antónimos
individual (Refers to a single person, opposite of a group.)
Temas
sports
|military
|work
|daily_life
Definición
A small group of people working together for a job or goal.
A small group of people who work together for a particular purpose, often as part of a larger organization.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
INFORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] hangs out with their squad
We're meeting up with the squad for dinner tonight.
Ma este a bandával találkozunk vacsorára.
She posted a photo with her squad at the concert.
Kiposztolt egy képet, amin a baráti társaságával van a koncerten.
The squad went on a weekend road trip together.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I go to the park with my squad.
A baráti társaságommal járok a parkba.
My squad likes music.
A baráti társaságom szereti a zenét.
We eat lunch with our squad.
The squad plays games after school.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this use is informal and more common among younger speakers or on social media.
Significado
group of close friends
Colocaciones
hang with the squad
|squad goals
|my squad
Sinónimos
crew (Informal term for a group of friends; similar tone to 'squad'.)
|
gang (Can mean friends informally, but may also have negative criminal connotations.)
Antónimos
loner (Someone who prefers to be alone, opposite of having a friend group.)
Temas
friendship
|slang
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A group of friends who like to be together.
A close group of friends who regularly spend time together, often used playfully or proudly.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
raj
C1
The squad advanced through the forest under cover of darkness.
A raj a sötétség leple alatt nyomult előre az erdőn keresztül.
Each squad has its own leader and responsibilities.
Minden rajnak saját parancsnoka és feladatai vannak.
The mission was assigned to an elite combat squad.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The squad moves fast.
A raj gyorsan mozog.
A soldier is in the squad.
Egy katona a raj tagja.
The squad has ten men.
Significado
small military unit
Colocaciones
infantry squad
|squad leader
|combat squad
Sinónimos
section (British military term equivalent to 'squad' in size and role.)
Temas
military
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small group of soldiers in the army.
A small military unit, typically made up of 8–12 soldiers, forming part of a platoon.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
squad
AFI
GB/skwˈɑd/
US/skwˈɑd/
Sílabas y acento
squad (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (squad)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: squad
- Plural: squads
Familia de palabras
Forms
squads
noun
Related words
squadron
noun C1
Expresiones
police squad
1/pəlˈis skwˈɑd/
fixed phrase
small police unit
A small group of police officers working together for one job or area.
Ejemplos
- The police squad arrived quickly after the call.
- A special police squad is investigating the case.
rescue squad
1/ɹˈɛskju skwˈɑd/
fixed phrase
emergency rescue team
A team that helps people in danger or trouble.
Ejemplos
- The rescue squad pulled three hikers from the river.
- A rescue squad was on standby during the storm.
squad goals
1/skwˈɑd ɡˈoʊlz/
idiom
informal
admired qualities of friend group
When your group of friends does something great that other people want to have too.
Ejemplos
- Their matching outfits at the party were total squad goals.
- Traveling the world together? That's real squad goals.