el
masculine
/rexiˈmjento/
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Translation
regiment
Word origin
From Late Latin regimentum ('rule, government'), from regere ('to rule, to guide'). The military sense of an organised body of troops developed in the sixteenth century.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- regimentum
- English cognates
- regiment, regime
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralregimientos
Examples
marchó amanecer.
The regiment marched through the city at dawn.
sirvió caballería.
My grandfather served in a cavalry regiment.
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The regiment received the order to advance.
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How many soldiers does that regiment have?
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The whole regiment was ready for battle.
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