Meaning
group, party
- group, crew (of friends)
- brigade (military)
- kitchen staff, brigade
In a sentence
Siamo usciti con una bella brigata di amici.
We went out with a nice group of friends.
Lo chef guida una brigata di cucina molto affiatata.
The chef leads a very close-knit kitchen brigade.
Viene anche tua sorella con la brigata?
Is your sister coming with the group too?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| brigata | feminine · singular |
| brigate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a casual social group, brigata is warmer and more old-fashioned than gruppo; common in speech like che bella brigata.
- Do not confuse brigata with squadra or team: brigata is a bunch of people, not specifically a sports or work team.
- In military contexts, brigata means brigade; the context usually makes this formal sense clear.