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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Guerra

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la guerra que son necesarias para el examen académico básico de IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
battle
battle
[Sustantivo]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

batalla

batalla

Ex: The historical reenactment of the Civil War battle attracted hundreds of spectators. 

La recreación histórica de la batalla de la Guerra Civil atrajo a cientos de espectadores.

combat
combat
[Sustantivo]

a fight between different military forces during a war

combate

combate

Ex: Modern combat often involves drones and advanced technology. 

El combate moderno a menudo involucra drones y tecnología avanzada.

captain
captain
[Sustantivo]

a military officer with a rank above that of a lieutenant and below that of a major

capitán, comandante

capitán, comandante

Ex: The captain gave orders to secure the perimeter before nightfall. 

El capitán dio órdenes de asegurar el perímetro antes del anochecer.

commander
commander
[Sustantivo]

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

comandante

comandante

Ex: The commander issued a direct order to advance, knowing that hesitation could cost them the battle. 

El comandante emitió una orden directa de avanzar, sabiendo que la vacilación podría costarles la batalla.

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.

general
general
[Sustantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

oficial de alto rango

oficial de alto rango

Ex: The general's decisions during the conflict were pivotal, showcasing his tactical brilliance and leadership under pressure. 

Las decisiones del general durante el conflicto fueron fundamentales, mostrando su brillantez táctica y liderazgo bajo presión.

tactics
tactics
[Sustantivo]

the art or science of employing military forces and strategies in order to achieve victory over an enemy

táctica

táctica

Ex: The navy's tactics were very effective in destroying the enemy's fleet. 

Las tácticas de la marina fueron muy efectivas para destruir la flota enemiga.

resistance
resistance
[Sustantivo]

military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance

resistencia, oposición

resistencia, oposición

Ex: Guerrilla resistance slowed the enemy's progress. 

La resistencia guerrillera ralentizó el progreso del enemigo.

army
army
[Sustantivo]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

ejército

ejército

Ex: He enlisted in the army after graduating from high school. 

Se alistó en el ejército después de graduarse de la escuela secundaria.

spy
spy
[Sustantivo]

someone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.

espía

espía

Ex: She read a novel about a spy who went undercover to thwart a major heist. 

Ella leyó una novela sobre un espía que se infiltró para frustrar un gran robo.

war zone
war zone
[Sustantivo]

a region in which a war is taking place

zona de guerra, área de conflicto

zona de guerra, área de conflicto

Ex: Aid groups struggle to deliver supplies to the war zone safely. 

Los grupos de ayuda luchan por entregar suministros de forma segura en la zona de guerra.

front line
front line
[Sustantivo]

the area where opposing forces meet or engage, often in a military conflict

línea del frente, primera línea

línea del frente, primera línea

Ex: The soldiers at the front line faced the brunt of the enemy attack. 

Los soldados en la primera línea enfrentaron lo peor del ataque enemigo.

weapon
weapon
[Sustantivo]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arma

arma

Ex: The detective found the murder weapon hidden under the bed. 

El detective encontró el arma del asesinato escondida debajo de la cama.

peace
peace
[Sustantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

paz

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region. 

El tratado trajo una paz largamente esperada a la región.

bullet
bullet
[Sustantivo]

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

bala

bala

Ex: Hunters use specially designed bullets for different types of game. 

Los cazadores usan balas especialmente diseñadas para diferentes tipos de caza.

colonization
colonization
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

colonización

colonización

Ex: The island's colonization by settlers led to conflicts with native inhabitants. 

La colonización de la isla por parte de colonos llevó a conflictos con los habitantes nativos.

conquest
conquest
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking possession of an area by using military force

conquista

conquista

Ex: The rapid conquest of the capital shocked the international community. 

La rápida conquista de la capital conmocionó a la comunidad internacional.

reinforcement
reinforcement
[Sustantivo]

the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army

refuerzo

refuerzo

Ex: Helicopters delivered reinforcements to the remote outpost under attack. 

Los helicópteros entregaron refuerzos al puesto remoto bajo ataque.

uprising
uprising
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

levantamiento

levantamiento

Ex: Historians debate whether the uprising was a revolution or a riot. 

Los historiadores debaten si el levantamiento fue una revolución o un disturbio.

to attack
to attack
[Verbo]

to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war

atacar

atacar

Ex: The rebels planned to attack the government compound to gain control of the capital. 

Los rebeldes planearon atacar el complejo gubernamental para tomar el control de la capital.

to defend
to defend
[Verbo]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

defender

defender

Ex: Parents instinctively defend their children from potential threats. 

Los padres defienden instintivamente a sus hijos de las amenazas potenciales.

to fire
to fire
[Verbo]

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

disparar

disparar

Ex: The security guard fires warning shots to deter intruders. 

El guardia de seguridad dispara tiros de advertencia para disuadir a los intrusos.

to retreat
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 army had no choice but to retreat as the enemy's advance became too formidable. 

El ejército no tuvo más remedio que retirarse cuando el avance del enemigo se volvió demasiado formidable.

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 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.

to capture
to capture
[Verbo]

to seize or get control of something by force

capturar, apoderarse de

capturar, apoderarse de

Ex: The soldiers captured the city, marking the end of the war. 

Los soldados capturaron la ciudad, marcando el final de la guerra.

alliance
alliance
[Sustantivo]

an organization or group of people, countries, or entities united by a formal agreement for mutual benefit

alianza

alianza

Ex: The alliance of tech firms aims to promote ethical AI development. 

La alianza de empresas tecnológicas tiene como objetivo promover el desarrollo ético de la IA.

colonel
colonel
[Sustantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

coronel

coronel

Ex: The colonel's strategic expertise was crucial in planning the successful operation behind enemy lines. 

La experiencia estratégica del coronel fue crucial en la planificación de la operación exitosa tras las líneas enemigas.

invasion
invasion
[Sustantivo]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasión

invasión

Ex: The general oversaw the invasion plan, ensuring strategic deployment of troops. 

El general supervisó el plan de invasión, asegurando el despliegue estratégico de las tropas.

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.

bombardment
bombardment
[Sustantivo]

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

bombardeo, cañoneo

bombardeo, cañoneo

Ex: Civilians hid in shelters to escape the relentless bombardment. 

Los civiles se escondieron en refugios para escapar del bombardeo implacable.

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