squad
gb/skwˈɑd/ us/skwˈɑd/
A2
Inglés
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Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
small organized group
A small group of people working together for a job or goal.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is part of a squad
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'squad' with 'team'; while similar, 'squad' often refers to a smaller or more specialized group.
Sinónimos
team (Often larger or more general; 'squad' can suggest a sub-unit of a team.)
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unit (More common in military or police contexts; less casual than 'squad'.)
Antónimos
individual (Refers to a single person, opposite of a group.)
Colocaciones
police squad
|rescue squad
|military squad
|sports squad
Temas
sports
|military
|work
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The rescue squad arrived within minutes of the accident.
- She was selected for the national soccer squad.
- 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.
- The police squad caught the thief.
- I am part of the swim squad.
- The rescue squad helped the people.
- The army squad is ready.
Sustantivo
informal
B1
entity
2
group of close friends
A group of friends who like to be together.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] hangs out with their squad
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this use is informal and more common among younger speakers or on social media.
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.)
Colocaciones
hang with the squad
|squad goals
|my squad
Temas
friendship
|slang
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We're meeting up with the squad for dinner tonight.
- She posted a photo with her squad at the concert.
- The squad went on a weekend road trip together.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I go to the park with my squad.
- My squad likes music.
- We eat lunch with our squad.
- The squad plays games after school.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
small military unit
A small group of soldiers in the army.
Sinónimos
section (British military term equivalent to 'squad' in size and role.)
Colocaciones
infantry squad
|squad leader
|combat squad
Temas
military
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The squad advanced through the forest under cover of darkness.
- Each squad has its own leader and responsibilities.
- The mission was assigned to an elite combat squad.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The squad moves fast.
- A soldier is in the squad.
- The squad has ten men.
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.