squadre

Squadre is the plural form of the Italian noun squadra, meaning a group organized for a common purpose. The term is commonly translated into English as “teams” or “squads” and is used for sports teams, military or police units, work crews, or other organized groups.

In Italian, squadra is feminine and used with definite and indefinite articles as la squadra, le squadre, una squadra, delle squadre. The plural squadre is used broadly to denote any group that operates together toward shared tasks or goals. Adjectives agree in gender and number, as in una grande squadra or due squadre rivali.

The word appears in a wide range of contexts. In sports journalism, one speaks of una squadra di calcio or due squadre che si affrontano. In workplaces or production settings, si riferisce a una squadra di lavoro or una squadra di produzione, referring to a crew or work shift. In film, television, or events, la squadra tecnica or la squadra di produzione designa the technical or production crew responsible for operations. In public safety or law enforcement, phraseology such as squadra investigativa or squadra mobile is common to name specialized units.

Beyond its literal sense, squadre can also imply the collaborative dynamic of a group, emphasizing coordination, roles, and collective responsibility rather than individual achievement. The term thus fits many organizational contexts, from sports and entertainment to industry and public service.