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Etymology
Pronunciation
escuadra
square
squad
a small group of people
Escuadra means square and sounds similar to the English word squad0. You can remember it by thinking of a small group0 standing in a square formation.
noun
  1. square
    A tool used for drawing or measuring right angles, typically L-shaped.
    Usa la escuadra para dibujar ángulos rectos. // Use the square to draw right angles.
  2. squad
    A small group of people, especially in a military context.
    La escuadra de soldados patrulló el área. // The squad of soldiers patrolled the area.