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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Guerra

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
dagger
dagger
[Sustantivo]

a short weapon with a pointed blade

puñal, daga

puñal, daga

Ex: The historical artifact museum displayed a collection of ornate daggers from different cultures. 

El museo de artefactos históricos exhibió una colección de dagas ornamentadas de diferentes culturas.

dynamite
dynamite
[Sustantivo]

an explosive that is very powerful

dinamita

dinamita

Ex: Dynamite revolutionized construction and mining industries by allowing for controlled blasting of rock and earth. 

La dinamita revolucionó las industrias de la construcción y la minería al permitir voladuras controladas de roca y tierra.

shell
shell
[Sustantivo]

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

proyectil, cartucho

proyectil, cartucho

Ex: The shell casing was found at the crime scene, providing a crucial piece of evidence for the investigators. 
shotgun
shotgun
[Sustantivo]

a long gun that can shoot multiple small bullets at one time, suitable for hunting animals such as birds

escopeta, cañón recortado

escopeta, cañón recortado

mine
mine
[Sustantivo]

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

mina

mina

Ex: The mine exploded, causing significant damage to the enemy vehicles. 
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.

firearm
firearm
[Sustantivo]

a portable weapon that uses controlled explosions to propel a projectile through a barrel

arma de fuego, arma de mano

arma de fuego, arma de mano

Ex: Police officers are trained to use a variety of firearms for law enforcement purposes. 

Los oficiales de policía están entrenados para usar una variedad de armas de fuego con fines de aplicación de la ley.

lieutenant
lieutenant
[Sustantivo]

a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers

teniente, oficial subalterno

teniente, oficial subalterno

Ex: As a lieutenant, he oversaw the training of new recruits at the military academy. 
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.

trench
trench
[Sustantivo]

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

trinchera

trinchera

Ex: During World War I, trench warfare became a grueling and deadly form of combat on the Western Front. 

Durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, la guerra de trincheras se convirtió en una forma de combate agotadora y mortal en el Frente Occidental.

to surrender

to stop fighting or resisting and accept defeat

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: The defending army refused to surrender. 
ambush
ambush
[Sustantivo]

a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared

emboscada, celada

emboscada, celada

Ex: The police set up an ambush to apprehend the fugitive as he passed through the narrow alley. 

La policía preparó una emboscada para capturar al fugitivo mientras pasaba por el callejón estrecho.

to besiege
to besiege
[Verbo]

to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender

asediar, rodear

asediar, rodear

Ex: The protesters sought to besiege the government building to demand change. 

Los manifestantes buscaron asediar el edificio del gobierno para exigir un cambio.

to deploy
to deploy
[Verbo]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

desplegar

desplegar

Ex: In response to the threat, the army was ordered to deploy additional units to the border. 

En respuesta a la amenaza, se ordenó al ejército desplegar unidades adicionales en la frontera.

raid
raid
[Sustantivo]

a sudden surprise attack on a place or group, especially by an armed force

incursión, asalto

incursión, asalto

Ex: Daniel read about a daring raid behind enemy lines. 
to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire. 

Los conquistadores estaban decididos a invadir la isla y reclamarla para su imperio.

to fortify
to fortify
[Verbo]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

fortificar

fortificar

Ex: The army began to fortify their position by constructing additional barriers and trenches. 

El ejército comenzó a fortificar su posición construyendo barreras y trincheras adicionales.

clash
clash
[Sustantivo]

a brief violent fight or military confrontation between opposing sides

enfrentamiento,  escaramuza

enfrentamiento, escaramuza

Ex: The two forces withdrew after a short clash. 
patrol
patrol
[Sustantivo]

the act of regularly moving around an area to check for danger, crime, or other problems

patrulla

patrulla

Ex: Daniel went on patrol with the security team. 
to disarm
to disarm
[Verbo]

to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

desarmar, neutralizar

desarmar, neutralizar

Ex: International efforts were made to disarm rebel groups and promote stability in the region. 

Se hicieron esfuerzos internacionales para desarmar a los grupos rebeldes y promover la estabilidad en la región.

breach
breach
[Sustantivo]

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

infracción, violación

infracción, violación

Ex: Unauthorized access to the secured facility was a breach of security protocols. 
to liberate

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

liberar

liberar

Ex: The hero's mission was to liberate the captured hostages from the enemy's stronghold. 

La misión del héroe era liberar a los rehenes capturados del bastión enemigo.

to repel
to repel
[Verbo]

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

repeler

repeler

Ex: The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting. 

El spray repelió eficazmente a los mosquitos, evitando que picaran.

to enlist
to enlist
[Verbo]

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

alistar, reclutar

alistar, reclutar

Ex: During peacetime, armed forces still actively enlist personnel for training and preparedness. 

En tiempos de paz, las fuerzas armadas aún alistan activamente personal para entrenamiento y preparación.

arm
arm
[Sustantivo]

a weapon or tool used for fighting or hunting

arma, armamento

arma, armamento

Ex: Archery was once the chief arm of hunters. 
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. 
to gun down

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

herir gravemente o matar a alguien a tiros, acribillar a alguien especialmente si está indefenso

herir gravemente o matar a alguien a tiros, acribillar a alguien especialmente si está indefenso

Ex: She was horrified when she learned that her brother had been gunned down in a drive-by shooting. 

Ella quedó horrorizada cuando supo que su hermano había sido abatido en un tiroteo desde un vehículo.

counterattack
counterattack
[Sustantivo]

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

contraataque

contraataque

Ex: A swift counterattack turned the tide of the battle. 

Un contraataque rápido cambió el rumbo de la batalla.

infantry
infantry
[Sustantivo]

foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

infantería, soldados de infantería

infantería, soldados de infantería

Ex: The infantry played a pivotal role in the defense of the city, holding off enemy attacks. 

La infantería jugó un papel fundamental en la defensa de la ciudad, resistiendo los ataques enemigos.

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.

fortification
fortification
[Sustantivo]

a defensive structure or system constructed to protect an area or position from enemy attacks, typically including walls, towers, and other defensive elements

fortificación, estructura defensiva

fortificación, estructura defensiva

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.

to subdue
to subdue
[Verbo]

to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force

dominar

dominar

Ex: The military intervention has successfully subdued the insurgency in the region. 

La intervención militar ha logrado sofocar la insurgencia en la región.

to demilitarize

o remove or reduce military forces, weapons, or military capabilities from a region, area, or entity, typically as part of a peace agreement, disarmament treaty, or unilateral decision to promote peace

desmilitarizar, desarmar

desmilitarizar, desarmar

Ex: Following the end of the conflict, the nation embarked on a process to demilitarize its military forces. 

Tras el final del conflicto, la nación emprendió un proceso para desmilitarizar sus fuerzas militares.

grenade
grenade
[Sustantivo]

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

granada

granada

Ex: The sound of the grenade exploding echoed across the battlefield. 

El sonido de la granada explotando resonó en el campo de batalla.

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