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special forces

[/ˈspeʃəl ˈfɔːrsɪz/]
nounpl: special forces
forças especiais
1. Military units trained for unconventional warfare, covert operations, and high-risk missions
The special forces conducted a raid on the enemy compound.
As forças especiais conduziram um ataque ao composto inimigo.
2. Elite soldiers with advanced training in combat, reconnaissance, and tactical operations
Members of the special forces undergo rigorous physical and mental training.
Membros das forças especiais passam por treinamento físico e mental rigoroso.
Synonyms
elite forcescommando unitsspecial operations forcesSOF
Antonyms
regular forcesconventional troops

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forças especiais
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
forças especiais
Standard term used in Portugal
Military Portuguese
operações especiais
Alternative term emphasizing special operations aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

special forces training
special forces unit
special forces operation
special forces soldier
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