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armada
[Sustantivo]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

armada, flota

armada, flota

Ex: During the war , the imperial armada enforced a stranglehold blockade around the enemy 's coastline .
arsenal
[Sustantivo]

the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

arsenal, arsenal militar

arsenal, arsenal militar

Ex: The government allocated funds to modernize its entire arsenal.El gobierno asignó fondos para modernizar su **arsenal** completo.

to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

equipar

equipar

Ex: He was accoutered for battle , ready to deploy at dawn .Fue **pertechado** para la batalla, listo para desplegarse al amanecer.
aegis
[Sustantivo]

a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

escudo protector, égida

escudo protector, égida

barb
[Sustantivo]

a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

púa, lengüeta

púa, lengüeta

barrage
[Sustantivo]

a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

un fuego de barrera, una cortina de fuego

un fuego de barrera, una cortina de fuego

battalion
[Sustantivo]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

batallón

batallón

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .Cada **batallón** tenía su propio conjunto distintivo de responsabilidades durante la operación.
bivouac
[Sustantivo]

a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures

vivac, campamento temporal

vivac, campamento temporal

bludgeon
[Sustantivo]

a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

porra, maza

porra, maza

Ex: The villain wielded a heavy bludgeon to intimidate his enemies .El villano blandía una **porra** pesada para intimidar a sus enemigos.
bombardment
[Sustantivo]

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

bombardeo, cañoneo

bombardeo, cañoneo

Ex: Historians studied the effects of aerial bombardment in World War II .Los historiadores estudiaron los efectos del **bombardeo** aéreo en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
bulwark
[Sustantivo]

a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack

baluarte, muralla

baluarte, muralla

to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

requisar

requisar

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .En tiempos de guerra, las autoridades tienen el poder de **requisar** los recursos necesarios para los esfuerzos de defensa.
cudgel
[Sustantivo]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

porra

porra

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .El anciano guardaba una **porra** junto a su cama para protegerse de los intrusos.
to cede
[Verbo]

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

ceder

ceder

Ex: The country is reluctantly ceding control of its key industries .El país está cediendo a regañadientes el control de sus industrias clave.
skirmish
[Sustantivo]

a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict

escaramuza, refriega

escaramuza, refriega

Ex: The historical records describe a skirmish that lasted only a few minutes.Los registros históricos describen una **escaramuza** que duró solo unos minutos.
cession
[Sustantivo]

the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cesión

cesión

Ex: The cession of territory following the peace treaty resulted in a dramatic shift in regional power .La **cesión** de territorio tras el tratado de paz resultó en un cambio dramático en el poder regional.

to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

capitular, rendirse

capitular, rendirse

Ex: The general decided to capitulate rather than risk further loss of troops .El reino se negó a **capitular** a pesar de las crecientes pérdidas.
concession
[Sustantivo]

something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

admisión

admisión

Ex: Their concession on several key issues led to a successful merger .Su **concesión** en varios temas clave condujo a una fusión exitosa.
brunt
[Sustantivo]

the harshest or most intense part of something

choque

choque

Ex: The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic 's toll .Los trabajadores de primera línea sintieron el **peso** de la pandemia.
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