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elite forces

[ɪˈliːt ˈfɔːrsɪz]
nounpl: elite forces
forças de elite
1. Highly trained military or tactical units composed of the most skilled and capable personnel, often deployed for specialized or dangerous missions
The elite forces were called in to handle the hostage situation.
As forças de elite foram chamadas para lidar com a situação de reféns.
2. Select groups of soldiers or operatives with superior training, equipment, and capabilities compared to regular military units
Elite forces undergo rigorous training to prepare for combat operations.
As forças de elite passam por treinamento rigoroso para se preparar para operações de combate.
Synonyms
special forcescrack troopscommando unitsspecial operations forceselite units
Antonyms
regular forcesordinary troopsstandard military units

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forças de elite
Standard usage in military and news contexts
São Paulo
forças de elite
Commonly used in news reports about military operations
Portugal
forças de elite
Standard Portuguese usage, also used as 'tropas de elite'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the best of the best
cream of the crop
top-tier forces
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