la cavalleria

reinforcements, backup, cavalry

k a . v a l . l e ˈr i . a
cavall horse + eria state, trade, or place associated with
noun · feminine Rare #29,085
reinforcements, backup Often used figuratively in the expression “arriva la cavalleria” (“the cavalry is coming”) when help is on the way.
IT: Tranquillo, la cavalleria sta arrivando.
EN: Don’t worry, the cavalry is coming.
cavalry The military force mounted on horseback; also used for modern military units that trace their origins to it.
IT: La cavalleria attraversò il campo.
EN: The cavalry crossed the field.

La cavalleria al riparo sotto il ponte, via!

The cavalry, take cover under the bridge—now!

— Duck, You Sucker (1971)

So che eri nella cavalleria.

I know you were in the cavalry.

— Peaky Blinders - The Immortal Man (2026)

Hai mandato la cavalleria?

Did you send the cavalry?

— Un giorno di ordinaria follia (1993)

Avrei chiesto a Rob di trattenerti, ma sta arrivando la cavalleria.

I would have asked Rob to keep you here, but the cavalry is coming.

— Mercy - Sotto accusa (2026)

Cavalleria?

Cavalry?

— Il vento che accarezza l'erba (2006)

Sta arrivando la cavalleria.

The cavalry is coming.

— Il filo del ricatto - Dead Man's Wire (2026)

La cavalleria!

The chivalry!

— Il gattopardo (1963)

Forza, forza, dov'è finita la cavalleria?

Come on, come on, where has the cavalry gone?

— Trappola di cristallo (1988)

Bene amici, la dannata cavalleria è qui.

Well, friends, the damn cavalry is here.

— Kilo Due Bravo - Ad un passo dalla morte (2014)