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experienced troops
[/ɪkˈspɪəriənst truːps/]
noun
tropas experientes
1.
Military personnel with significant combat or operational experience and training
The general deployed experienced troops to handle the difficult terrain.
O general implantou tropas experientes para lidar com o terreno difícil.
2.
Soldiers who have proven capability and skill from previous military campaigns or service
Experienced troops were more effective in counterinsurgency operations.
Tropas experientes foram mais eficazes em operações de contra-insurgência.
Synonyms
veteran troops
seasoned soldiers
battle-hardened forces
trained personnel
combat-proven units
Antonyms
inexperienced troops
raw recruits
untrained soldiers
green troops
novice forces
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tropas experientes
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese military terminology
Portugal
tropas experientes
Standard usage in Portuguese military terminology; may also use 'tropas veteranas'
Related Idioms & Phrases
battle-hardened troops
seasoned military personnel
troops with boots on the ground
veterans of the field
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