1. Military units or soldiers that are spread out over a wide area, often separated and disorganized
The scattered troops struggled to regroup after the ambush.
As tropas dispersas tiveram dificuldade em se reagrupar após a emboscada.
2. Soldiers or military forces deployed in different locations without concentrated formation
Scattered troops were stationed throughout the territory to maintain order.
Tropas dispersas foram estacionadas em todo o território para manter a ordem.