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cavalry

[/ˈkæv.əl.ri/]
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.
Synonyms
horse soldiersmounted troopsdragoons
Antonyms
infantryfoot soldiers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cavalaria
Standard usage for both historical and modern military context
Portugal
cavalaria
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

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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