A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. troop La tropa invadió el territorio enemigo.The troop invaded enemy territory.
b. rank and file La tropa está en constante entrenamiento.The rank and file is in constant training.
2. A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. troop Había una tropa de gente esperando afuera.There was a troop of people waiting outside.
b. horde La tropa se está manifestando en contra de la guerra.The hordes are protesting against the war.
a. herd El pastor guiaba a la tropa hacia la colina.The shepherd guided his herd up the hill.
b. flock La tropa de cabras iba de regreso a la granja.The flock of goats was returning to the farm.
las tropas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. army Se firmó el tratado de paz antes de que las tropas llegaran a la capital.The peace treaty was signed before the army reached the capital.
b. troops Las tropas se quedaron sin víveres y tuvieron que frenar su avance.The troops ran out of supplies, making them halt.
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