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"Soldad" is a form of "soldar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to solder". "Tropas" is a form of "tropas", a plural noun which is often translated as "army". Learn more about the difference between "soldad" and "tropas" below.
soldar(
sohl
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to join)
a. to solder (using an alloy)
Se sueldan los cables al terminal con un soldador.The wires are soldered to the terminal using a soldering iron.
b. to weld (without an alloy)
Este soldador puede usarse para soldar aluminio y acero delgados.This welder that can be used to weld thin aluminum and steel.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los circuitos se sueldan con estaño.The circuits are soldered together with solder.
Las piezas se calientan y se sueldan.The parts are heated up and welded together.
2. (figurative) (to mend)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to patch up
Espero que podamos soldar las cosas y volver a ser amigos.I hope we can patch things up and be friends again.
b. to put right
Por lo menos trataré de soldar el gran error que cometí.I'll at least try to put right the wrong I've done.
soldarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to knit
El hueso se soldó mal por no mantenerlo quieto.The bone knitted badly because it wasn't kept still.
c. to knit together
El yeso ayudará a que los huesos se suelden.The cast will help the bones knit together.
las tropas(
troh
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pahs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (military)
la tropa
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (military)
b. rank and file
La tropa está en constante entrenamiento.The rank and file is in constant training.
3. (colloquial) (multitude)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
