team
The Italian word 'squadra' is used similarly to the English 'team'. It refers to a group of people working together towards a common goal, often in a sporting context, but can also be applied in a professional setting. For example: 'La nostra squadra ha vinto la partita' means 'Our team won the match'.
My favorite football team won the championship.
In this sentence, 'squadra di calcio' means 'football team'. The phrase uses 'squadra' to refer to a group of people who collectively participate in an activity, in this case, football. The speaker is expressing pleased surprise at the outcome of a championship.
You don't change a winning team.
The phrase 'squadra che vince non si cambia' is an Italian proverb that means 'you don't change a winning team'. Here 'squadra' is used to refer to a team in a broader context that could apply to many areas of life not just sports. The concept suggests that you should avoid altering successful strategies or teams.
In teamwork, communication is fundamental.
In this case, 'lavoro di squadra' means 'teamwork'. The sentence uses 'squadra' in the context of a cooperative effort towards a common goal. It emphasizes the essential role of communication in achieving successful teamwork.