Significado
platoon; squad
- A military subunit consisting of several squads under a lieutenant.
- A specific detachment assembled for an execution.
En una frase
Il capitano ha ordinato al plotone di avanzare con cautela.
The captain ordered the platoon to advance cautiously.
Il condannato ha affrontato il plotone d'esecuzione a testa alta.
The condemned man faced the firing squad with his head held high.
Non tutti i soldati del plotone condividevano gli ordini ricevuti.
Not all soldiers of the platoon agreed with the orders received.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| plotone | masculine · singular |
| plotoni | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Frequently heard in the fixed collocation 'plotone d'esecuzione' (firing squad).
- In cycling racing, the main pack is usually called 'gruppo', though 'plotone' is occasionally used.