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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Luchar con las Mismas Armas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre lucha, como "wage", "ambush", "barracks", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
to vanquish

to defeat someone completely and decisively

vencer, derrotar

vencer, derrotar

Ex: The hero embarked on a quest to vanquish the evil sorcerer and restore peace to the kingdom. 

El héroe se embarcó en una misión para vencer al hechicero malvado y restaurar la paz en el reino.

veteran
veteran
[Sustantivo]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

veterano, excombatiente

veterano, excombatiente

Ex: The organization provides support services for homeless veterans in the community. 

La organización proporciona servicios de apoyo a los veteranos sin hogar en la comunidad.

to wage
to wage
[Verbo]

to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign

conducir, llevar

conducir, llevar

Ex: The workers decided to wage a protest against the unfair labor practices of the company. 

Los trabajadores decidieron librar una protesta contra las prácticas laborales injustas de la empresa.

trooper
trooper
[Sustantivo]

a soldier of low rank who is a member of the military unit that uses either strong covering or vehicles protected by them

soldado

soldado

Ex: The trooper managed to secure the area with his unit’s support. 

El soldado logró asegurar el área con el apoyo de su unidad.

truce
truce
[Sustantivo]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

tregua

tregua

Ex: During the Christmas truce of 1914, soldiers from both sides emerged from their trenches to exchange greetings and play football. 

Durante la tregua navideña de 1914, soldados de ambos bandos salieron de sus trincheras para intercambiar saludos y jugar al fútbol.

accord
accord
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

acuerdo

acuerdo

Ex: The peace accord was celebrated as a major step toward resolving the conflict. 

El acuerdo de paz fue celebrado como un gran paso hacia la resolución del conflicto.

barracks
barracks
[Sustantivo]

a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in

barraca

barraca

Ex: The historic barracks, now a museum, offer a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers from the past. 

Los cuarteles históricos, ahora un museo, ofrecen una visión de la vida diaria de los soldados del pasado.

battalion
battalion
[Sustantivo]

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

batallón

batallón

Ex: During the review, the general inspected each battalion for readiness. 

Durante la revisión, el general inspeccionó cada batallón para evaluar su preparación.

to blitz
to blitz
[Verbo]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: Special forces were deployed to blitz the enemy lines, conducting covert operations to gather intelligence. 

Las fuerzas especiales fueron desplegadas para blitz las líneas enemigas, realizando operaciones encubiertas para recopilar inteligencia.

bloodshed
bloodshed
[Sustantivo]

nnecessary spilling of blood, typically resulting from battles, conflicts, or acts of aggression

derramamiento de sangre

derramamiento de sangre

Ex: The soldiers were haunted by the memories of the bloodshed they witnessed on the battlefield. 

Los soldados estaban atormentados por los recuerdos del derramamiento de sangre que presenciaron en el campo de batalla.

blockade
blockade
[Sustantivo]

a military action where the enemy is prevented from letting people or equipment through a certain area; often enforced with armed forces

bloqueo

bloqueo

Ex: The army set up a blockade to control the movement of troops. 

El ejército estableció un bloqueo para controlar el movimiento de las tropas.

brigade
brigade
[Sustantivo]

a large group of trained soldiers that is smaller than a division

brigada

brigada

Ex: The general commanded the brigade during the military exercise. 

El general comandó la brigada durante el ejercicio militar.

to bombard
to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: During the air raid, the city was relentlessly bombarded by enemy aircraft. 

Durante el ataque aéreo, la ciudad fue implacablemente bombardeada por aviones enemigos.

brigadier general
brigadier general
[Sustantivo]

an officer in the army who is ranked between a colonel and a major general

general de brigada

general de brigada

Ex: The brigadier general addressed the troops before the operation. 

El general de brigada se dirigió a las tropas antes de la operación.

admiral
admiral
[Sustantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

almirante

almirante

Ex: The admiral issued orders to prepare the ships for the upcoming mission, ensuring every detail was meticulously planned. 

El almirante emitió órdenes para preparar los barcos para la próxima misión, asegurándose de que cada detalle estuviera meticulosamente planeado.

to ambush
to ambush
[Verbo]

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

tender una emboscada

tender una emboscada

Ex: The hunters silently ambushed the prey, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to strike. 

Los cazadores tendieron una emboscada silenciosamente a la presa, esperando pacientemente el momento perfecto para atacar.

armament
armament
[Sustantivo]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

armamento

armamento

Ex: During the Cold War, both superpowers engaged in a race to build up their nuclear armament, leading to a tense arms race. 

Durante la Guerra Fría, ambas superpotencias se embarcaron en una carrera para aumentar su armamento nuclear, lo que llevó a una tensa carrera armamentista.

ammunition
ammunition
[Sustantivo]

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

munición

munición

Ex: The museum displayed antique firearms along with their ammunition. 

El museo exhibió armas de fuego antiguas junto con su munición.

to assassinate

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

asesinar

asesinar

Ex: In the historical account, a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king. 

En el relato histórico, se descubrió un complot para asesinar al rey.

cavalry
cavalry
[Sustantivo]

a group of soldiers in an army who fight by armored vehicles

caballería

caballería

Ex: During the war, the cavalry was known for its rapid mobility. 

Durante la guerra, la caballería era conocida por su rápida movilidad.

ceasefire
ceasefire
[Sustantivo]

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

alto el fuego, cese del fuego

alto el fuego, cese del fuego

Ex: Both armies respected the ceasefire and halted their attacks. 

Ambos ejércitos respetaron el alto el fuego y detuvieron sus ataques.

civilian
civilian
[Sustantivo]

a person who is not a member of or not on active duty in armed forces or the police

civil

civil

Ex: The charity provided aid to civilians affected by the conflict. 

La organización benéfica proporcionó ayuda a los civiles afectados por el conflicto.

cold war
cold war
[Sustantivo]

a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other

guerra fría

guerra fría

Ex: Cultural exchanges were rare during the cold war between the two regions. 

Los intercambios culturales eran raros durante la guerra fría entre las dos regiones.

to conquer
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar

conquistar

Ex: The general's goal was to conquer the opposing forces and claim victory. 

El objetivo del general era conquistar a las fuerzas opuestas y reclamar la victoria.

to conspire

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar

conspirar

Ex: The court found evidence that the suspects had conspired to commit white-collar crimes. 

El tribunal encontró evidencia de que los sospechosos habían conspirado para cometer delitos de cuello blanco.

contingent
contingent
[Sustantivo]

a group of military personnel sent to join a larger force

contingente

contingente

Ex: A contingent from the naval fleet joined the international exercises. 

Un contingente de la flota naval se unió a los ejercicios internacionales.

coup
coup
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

golpe de estado

golpe de estado

Ex: International condemnation followed the military's coup d'état, urging a return to democratic governance. 

La condena internacional siguió al golpe de Estado militar, instando a un retorno a la gobernanza democrática.

court martial
court martial
[Sustantivo]

a legal procedure for military personnel who break military laws; leading to charges against them

consejo de guerra

consejo de guerra

Ex: He awaited the outcome of the court martial nervously. 

Esperó nerviosamente el resultado del tribunal militar.

curfew
curfew
[Sustantivo]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

toque de queda

toque de queda

Ex: As the clock struck ten, the streets emptied quickly, with everyone rushing home to avoid breaking curfew. 

Cuando el reloj marcó las diez, las calles se vaciaron rápidamente, con todos apresurándose a casa para evitar romper el toque de queda.

evacuation
evacuation
[Sustantivo]

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuación

evacuación

Ex: The fire department coordinated the evacuation of the building after a gas leak was detected. 

El departamento de bomberos coordinó la evacuación del edificio después de que se detectara una fuga de gas.

garrison
garrison
[Sustantivo]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

guarnición

guarnición

Ex: Artillery was installed at the garrison to defend the harbor. 

Se instaló artillería en la guarnición para defender el puerto.

incendiary
incendiary
[Sustantivo]

a device created to cause explosion and fire in order to completely destroy something

bomba incendiaria

bomba incendiaria

Ex: They used an incendiary to start a fire in the warehouse. 

Usaron un incendiario para iniciar un incendio en el almacén.

to infiltrate

to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information

infiltrarse en

infiltrarse en

Ex: Spies may be trained to infiltrate terrorist cells to prevent potential attacks. 

Los espías pueden ser entrenados para infiltrarse en células terroristas para prevenir posibles ataques.

legionary
legionary
[Sustantivo]

a soldier who fights in a very large group that is a part of an army called legion

legionario

legionario

Ex: The legionary marched with his unit to the battlefield. 

El legionario marchó con su unidad al campo de batalla.

mercenary
mercenary
[Sustantivo]

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

mercenario

mercenario

Ex: Mercenaries played a crucial role in historical battles, often fighting for the side that offered the most lucrative compensation. 

Los mercenarios desempeñaron un papel crucial en las batallas históricas, a menudo luchando por el bando que ofrecía la compensación más lucrativa.

marauder
marauder
[Sustantivo]

a person or an animal that wanders around in search of places to destroy, people to kill and steal from

merodeador

merodeador

Ex: The marauders fled into the forest after the attack. 

Los marauders huyeron al bosque después del ataque.

militia
militia
[Sustantivo]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

milicia

milicia

Ex: The militia members underwent rigorous training to ensure they could effectively assist the army during emergencies. 

Los miembros de la milicia se sometieron a un entrenamiento riguroso para asegurar que pudieran asistir efectivamente al ejército durante emergencias.

to mobilize

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

movilizarse

movilizarse

Ex: The military commanders swiftly mobilized troops to secure the border. 

Los comandantes militares movilizaron rápidamente tropas para asegurar la frontera.

to pillage
to pillage
[Verbo]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

saquear

saquear

Ex: The conquering army pillaged the conquered city, seizing art, treasures, and other valuable assets. 

El ejército conquistador saqueó la ciudad conquistada, apoderándose de arte, tesoros y otros bienes valiosos.

rebellion
rebellion
[Sustantivo]

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

rebelión

rebelión

Ex: The leaders of the rebellion were captured and put on trial. 

Los líderes de la rebelión fueron capturados y llevados a juicio.

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