Meaning
squadron, powerhouse team
- military unit (armored, cavalry, or naval)
- exceptionally strong, dominant sports team
In a sentence
Lo squadrone di cavalleria avanzava rapidamente verso la collina.
The cavalry squadron was advancing rapidly toward the hill.
La squadra avversaria era un vero squadrone imbattibile.
The opposing team was a true unbeatable powerhouse.
Il generale ordinò allo squadrone di proteggere il fianco destro.
The general ordered the squadron to protect the right flank.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| squadrone | masculine · singular |
| squadroni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Historically an augmentative of 'squadra', now used as an independent noun.
- In sports journalism, it commonly designates an elite, formidable team.