tropa
/ˈtɾopa/
The English phrase "troup" is translated into Spanish as tropa.
The word tropa refers to a group of soldiers or military personnel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, if you are referring to a musical or theater group, the term Banda is commonly used. Similarly, the term Cuadrilla is more common in Spain when referring to a theater group or a team.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾopa/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the word tropa can be used colloquially to refer to a large group of friends or a 'crew' hanging out together, moving far beyond its military origins.
- The word cuadrilla shares a root with the Spanish word for 'square' (cuadro), reflecting an original organization of people in square formations.
- While tropa is military, the word cuadrilla is specifically used in Spain to describe the specialized team of bullfighters that assists the lead matador.
Examples in context
- El grupo de actores y actrices viaja por todo el paísThe troupe of actors and actresses travels throughout the country.
- La compañía de actores está ensayando su nueva obraThe theater troupe is rehearsing their new play.
- Voy a unirme a una compañía de teatro amateurI'm going to join an amateur theater troupe.
- Mi hermano es miembro de un grupo de teatro reconocidoMy brother is a member of a well-known theater group.
- La tropa llegó al campamento.The troop arrived at the camp.
- Necesitamos más tropa en la frontera.We need more troops at the border.
- La tropa está lista para la misión.The troop is ready for the mission.
Example conversation
Alejandro is a soldier talking to María about his duties.
- María¿Está lista la tropa para partir, Alejandro?Is the troop ready to depart, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, María, la tropa ya tiene todo su equipo.Yes, María, the troop already has all its equipment.
- MaríaMe alegra saber que están preparados.I am glad to know that they are prepared.
- AlejandroAsí es, nos vemos pronto.That's right, see you soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tropa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
