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corps

/kɔːr/ /kɔːrp/

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noun

Cuerpo de ejército

A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

Examples :

"The army's main assault corps consisted of three divisions. "

El cuerpo de asalto principal del ejército constaba de tres divisiones.

military group war

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Cuerpo, grupo

An organized group of people united by a common purpose.

Examples :

"White House press corps"

El cuerpo de prensa de la Casa Blanca

organization group military

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Cabo

A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.

Examples :

"The new recruits were eager to learn from the corps, who had years of experience in the army. "

Los nuevos reclutas estaban ansiosos por aprender de los cabos, que tenían años de experiencia en el ejército.

military position group war organization

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Cabo

A non-commissioned officer rank in the police force, below a sergeant but above a private or patrolman.

Examples :

"The new police corps member helped train the recruits. "

El nuevo cabo de la policía ayudó a entrenar a los reclutas.

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Encargado del vagonero

A worker in charge of the wagonway, reporting to the deputy.

Examples :

"The wagonway corps member reported to the deputy foreman about the repairs needed. "

El encargado del vagonero informó al subjefe sobre las reparaciones necesarias.

job work organization

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Corporal

The white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth.

Examples :

"The priest carefully laid the white corps on the altar before the communion service. "

El sacerdote colocó cuidadosamente el corporal blanco sobre el altar antes del servicio de comunión.

religion ritual theology material

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Corporación, persona jurídica

A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

Examples :

"The student council, a corps of elected representatives, organized the school's annual fundraising drive. "

El consejo estudiantil, una corporación de representantes electos, organizó la campaña anual de recaudación de fondos de la escuela.

group organization business law government

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Cuerpo municipal, ayuntamiento

The municipal governing body of a borough or city.

Examples :

"The city corps approved the new budget for the parks department. "

El ayuntamiento aprobó el nuevo presupuesto para el departamento de parques.

government politics organization

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Corporación

In Fascist Italy, a joint association of employers' and workers' representatives.

Examples :

"The Italian factory's corps negotiated wages and working conditions. "

La corporación de la fábrica italiana negoció los salarios y las condiciones de trabajo.

politics government organization history state business society economy war group

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Vientre, barriga

A protruding belly; a paunch.

Examples :

"His large corps made his shirt feel tight. "

Su gran barriga hacía que la camisa le quedara apretada.

appearance body