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mounted troops
[/ˈmaʊntɪd truːps/]
noun
tropas montadas
1.
Military soldiers or cavalry who fight while riding on horses or other animals
The mounted troops charged across the battlefield with their sabers drawn.
As tropas montadas carregaram pelo campo de batalha com seus sabres desembainhados.
2.
Infantry or police units equipped and trained to operate from horseback or other mounts
The mounted troops provided crowd control during the parade.
As tropas montadas forneceram controle de multidão durante o desfile.
Synonyms
cavalry
mounted cavalry
horsemen
mounted soldiers
Antonyms
infantry
foot soldiers
dismounted troops
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tropas montadas
standard military term
Rio de Janeiro
tropas a cavalo
alternative phrasing emphasizing horses
São Paulo
cavalaria montada
emphasizes cavalry aspect
Portugal
tropas montadas
standard military term, same as Brazilian
Related Idioms & Phrases
mounted police
cavalry charge
mounted unit
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