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commandos

[kəˈmɑːndoʊz]
nounmasculinepl: commandos or commandoes
comandos
1. A soldier who is trained to carry out raids and sabotage operations, typically in small groups
The commandos infiltrated the enemy territory under the cover of darkness.
Os comandos infiltraram-se no território inimigo sob a cobertura da escuridão.
2. A military unit composed of such soldiers, often elite or specially trained forces
The Navy SEALs are one of the most renowned commando units in the world.
Os Navy SEALs são uma das unidades de comandos mais renomadas do mundo.
Synonyms
special forceselite troopsraidersoperatives
Antonyms
civiliansconscripts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comandos
Standard usage for military special forces
Portugal
comandos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, widely used for military units

Related Idioms & Phrases

commando raid
commando unit
commando operation
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