tropa
trópa with stress marks
troop
Also means
In colloquial Filipino, tropa also means a close group of friends or a barkada — used warmly and informally.
Usage Note
Tropa comes from Spanish 'tropa' and while the formal meaning is a military troop or unit, the colloquial sense — a tight circle of friends — is extremely common among Filipino youth. The word carries genuine social warmth and is used freely across casual conversation and social media.
Examples
" Lalabas ako kasama ang tropa ko. "
Natural Translation
I'm going out with my friends.
Literal Translation
Will-go-out I with the friends my.
" Dumating ang tropa ng mga sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The troop of soldiers arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived the troop of soldiers.
" Tuwing Sabado, nagkikita ang buong tropa namin para magbawi sa mga buwan na hindi kami nagkita. "
Natural Translation
Every Saturday, our whole barkada meets up to make up for the months we didn't see each other.
Literal Translation
Every Saturday, meet the whole group our to make-up for the months that not we met.
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