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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 3B

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Lección 3B del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "derrocar", "sobreviviente", "declarar", etc.

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to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

derrocar

derrocar

Ex: The leader overthrown in a sudden and violent uprising .
coup
[Sustantivo]

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

golpe de estado

golpe de estado

Ex: The country 's history was marked by several coup attempts during its transition to democracy .
people
[Sustantivo]

a group of humans

gente

gente

Ex: people gathered in the town square to celebrate the victory .
event
[Sustantivo]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: Graduation day is a event in the lives of students and their families .
ally
[Sustantivo]

a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

aliado

aliado

Ex: Even in peacetime, the two countries remained close allies, working together on economic and environmental issues.
civilian
[Adjetivo]

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

civil

civil

Ex: He served as civilian volunteer , helping to distribute food and supplies to those in need .
commander
[Sustantivo]

an officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers

comandante

comandante

Ex: In times of crisis , commander's calm demeanor and quick decision-making were crucial to their survival .
force
[Sustantivo]

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

fuerza, cuerpo

fuerza, cuerpo

Ex: The force was sent to the war-torn region to help stabilize the area and provide humanitarian aid .
refugee
[Sustantivo]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

refugiado

refugiado

Ex: refugee crisis prompted discussions on humanitarian aid and global responsibility .
sniper
[Sustantivo]

an individual who shoots at their targets from a concealed and, usually, far place

francotirador, tirador selecto

francotirador, tirador selecto

Ex: sniper's role was to eliminate high-value targets from a concealed position , often from over a mile away .
survivor
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that stays alive or continues to exist, particularly after nearly dying or an unpleasant event

superviviente, sobreviviente

superviviente, sobreviviente

Ex: The survivor recounted his experiences , honoring the memory of those who did not make it through the conflict .
wounded
[Sustantivo]

someone who has been hurt or injured, either physically or emotionally

los heridos, los lesionados

los heridos, los lesionados

Ex: Despite his injuries, the wounded soldier remained determined to recover and return to his unit.
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: During ceasefire, humanitarian aid was delivered to the affected areas .
rebellion
[Sustantivo]

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

rebelión

rebelión

Ex: The king tried to negotiate with the leaders of rebellion.
siege
[Sustantivo]

the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender

sitio

sitio

Ex: Historicallysieges have been a common tactic in warfare , used to conquer fortified positions or cities .

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

escaparse, fugarse

escaparse, fugarse

Ex: The infamous criminal plotted for years break out.
to declare
[Verbo]

to officially tell people something

declarar, manifestar

declarar, manifestar

Ex: declared his intention to run for mayor in the upcoming election .
to defeat
[Verbo]

to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.

derrotar, vencer

derrotar, vencer

Ex: Teams relentlessly competed , and one defeated the other to advance .
to release
[Verbo]

to let someone leave a place in which they have been confined or stuck

liberar

liberar

Ex: Authorities agreed release the refugees from the holding facility .
to retreat
[Verbo]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

retirarse, retroceder

retirarse, retroceder

Ex: The forces retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .
shell
[Sustantivo]

a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile

cartucho, proyectil

cartucho, proyectil

Ex: shell burst upon impact , causing a massive explosion and creating a significant crater in the ground .

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: The general surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict .
metaphorical
[Adjetivo]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metafórico, metafórica

metafórico, metafórica

Ex: The playwright metaphorical imagery to explore themes of love and betrayal .
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

conflicto

conflicto

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.
warfare
[Sustantivo]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

guerra

guerra

Ex: Psychological warfare aims to demoralize the enemy, using propaganda and misinformation to weaken their resolve.
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .
to blow up
[Verbo]

to cause something to explode

hacer explotar, volar

hacer explotar, volar

Ex: The dynamite was used to blow the tunnel entrance up.
civil war
[Sustantivo]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

guerra civil

guerra civil

Ex: Civil wars typically arise from internal conflicts over political , social , or economic differences within a nation .
revolution
[Sustantivo]

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

revolución

revolución

Ex: revolution resulted in significant political and social reforms across the nation .
troop
[Sustantivo]

armed forces or soldiers, especially by large numbers

tropa

tropa

Ex: troop advanced through the dense forest , maintaining communication and coordination to ensure their safety .
to capture
[Verbo]

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

capturar

capturar

Ex: Last year , the captured a specimen of a rare butterfly species .
loot
[Sustantivo]

money, goods, or valuables that have been taken by force or through illegal means

botín, saqueo

botín, saqueo

Ex: The thieves were apprehended while attempting to smuggle loot across the border , leading to their arrest .
treaty
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

tratado

tratado

Ex: The treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice .
casualty
[Sustantivo]

someone who is killed or wounded during a war or an accident

baja

baja

Ex: The humanitarian organization released a statement highlighting the casualty numbers in the war-torn area , calling for immediate international assistance .
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