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força de elite
[ˈfoɾsɐ dʒi eˈlit]
noun
feminine
pl: forças de elite
elite force
1.
A military or special operations unit composed of highly trained, skilled personnel selected for their exceptional abilities and performance
The Navy SEALs are considered an elite force in the United States military.
Os Navy SEALs são considerados uma força de elite do exército dos Estados Unidos.
2.
Any specialized group or team of exceptional individuals trained to handle difficult or critical missions
The police department deployed its elite force to handle the hostage situation.
O departamento de polícia acionou sua força de elite para lidar com a situação de reféns.
Synonyms
força especial
unidade de elite
corpo de elite
tropa de choque
Antonyms
força comum
tropa regular
milícia
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
força de elite
Standard term used in military and security contexts
Portugal
força de elite
Same usage as in Brazil; also used in Portuguese Armed Forces terminology
Military Portuguese (Brazil)
unidade de operações especiais
More specific military terminology for special operations forces
Related Idioms & Phrases
operações especiais
tropa de choque
unidade tática
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