nounfemininepl: cavalries
cavalaria
1. A military unit or branch composed of soldiers mounted on horseback
The cavalry charged across the battlefield.
A cavalaria avançou pelo campo de batalha.
2. Modern armed forces unit using armored vehicles or helicopters instead of horses
The cavalry unit was equipped with tanks and helicopters.
A unidade de cavalaria estava equipada com tanques e helicópteros.
3. Soldiers trained to fight on horseback (historical context)
Medieval cavalry were the elite fighting force of their time.
A cavalaria medieval era a força de combate de elite da época.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cavalry to the rescue - ajuda que chega no último momento
light cavalry - cavalaria leve
heavy cavalry - cavalaria pesada
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