No. 7,058 in Spanish
escuadrón
"Escuadrón" means "squadron," referring to a military unit or group organized for a specific purpose.
In a sentence
El escuadrón de salvamento llegó al lugar del accidente rápidamente.
The rescue squad arrived at the scene of the accident quickly.
In this sentence, 'escuadrón' refers to a rescue squad, which is a group organized for emergency response purposes, hence emphasizing teamwork and coordination.
Un escuadrón de caballería avanzaba por el campo en perfecta formación.
A cavalry squadron was advancing across the field in perfect formation.
Here, 'escuadrón' is used to denote a military unit, specifically a subdivision of a larger force, showing its role in a structured hierarchical setting.
El escuadrón de baile ganó el premio principal por su creatividad.
The dance squad won the main prize for their creativity.
In this context, 'escuadrón' is applied metaphorically to describe a group of individuals, in this case, a dance group, working collaboratively in a competitive or creative context.
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