regimiento
/rexiˈmjento/masculine
The English word 'regiment' is translated into Spanish as regimiento.
The term regimiento refers to an army unit. In a military context, you may encounter related terms such as unidad (unit), formación (formation) or destacamento (detachment).
Meaning: army unit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun is regimiento, and its plural form is regimientos.
How do you pronounce it?
/rexiˈmjento/
Did you know?
- In the Spanish colonial era, a regimiento was often a group of municipal officials rather than soldiers. This means a historical document might discuss a regimiento meeting to discuss town taxes instead of marching to battle.
- Historically, regimiento was used to describe the specific set of written instructions or the 'regimen' given to a military commander.
- The Spanish word regimiento shares the same root as regir, which means to rule or to govern, linking the military unit to the concept of leadership.
Examples in context
- El regimiento de artillería se encuentra en la base militar.The artillery regiment is located at the military base.
- El regimiento está en el campamento.The regiment is in the camp.
- Ella es capitana de este regimiento.She is a captain of this regiment.
- El nuevo regimiento llegó esta mañana.The new regiment arrived this morning.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are visiting a military museum.
- Sofía¿Sabes qué regimiento luchó aquí?Do you know which regiment fought here?
- MateoCreo que fue el regimiento diez.I think it was the tenth regiment.
- SofíaMira, el libro lo confirma.Look, the book confirms it.
- MateoEs una historia muy interesante.It is a very interesting story.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “regiment” translations and entries regimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
