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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - War

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 (8)
armada
armada
[Sustantivo]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

armada, flota

armada, flota

Ex: The Spanish armada sailed in 1588 to invade England. 
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: The army hired mercenaries to bolster its forces during the conflict in the region. 
armistice
armistice
[Sustantivo]

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

armisticio, tregua

armisticio, tregua

Ex: The warring nations signed an armistice agreeing to a one-month ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid delivery and prisoner exchanges. 
barricade
barricade
[Sustantivo]

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

barricada

barricada

Ex: Soldiers hastily constructed barricades using sandbags to fortify their positions against advancing enemy troops. 
battalion
battalion
[Sustantivo]

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

batallón

batallón

Ex: The battalion coordinated with other units for the large-scale exercise. 
platoon
platoon
[Sustantivo]

a military unit, subdivision of a company, typically with a headquarters and two or more squads, usually led by a lieutenant

pelotón

pelotón

Ex: The battalion consists of several platoons. 
espionage
espionage
[Sustantivo]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

espionaje

espionaje

Ex: The spy engaged in espionage activities to uncover sensitive military plans of the opposing nation. 
coup
coup
[Sustantivo]

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

golpe de estado

golpe de estado

Ex: The military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government and seize control of the country. 
guerrilla
guerrilla
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrillero

guerrillero

Ex: The guerrilla fighters used their knowledge of the terrain to launch surprise attacks on enemy outposts. 
onslaught
onslaught
[Sustantivo]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

embestida,  ofensiva

embestida, ofensiva

Ex: The army launched a relentless onslaught against enemy positions, pushing them back and gaining ground. 
armament
armament
[Sustantivo]

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

armamento

armamento

Ex: The country invested heavily in modernizing its armament, acquiring advanced missile defense systems and fighter jets. 
artillery
artillery
[Sustantivo]

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

artillería

artillería

Ex: The artillery barrage shook the ground as the shells rained down on the enemy positions. 
arsenal
arsenal
[Sustantivo]

a building, complex, or site used for producing, keeping, or repairing arms and ammunition

arsenal

arsenal

Ex: The naval arsenal was attacked during the war. 
deterrent
deterrent
[Sustantivo]

a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression

disuasivo, elemento disuasorio

disuasivo, elemento disuasorio

Ex: Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent against potential nuclear attacks. 
ammunition
ammunition
[Sustantivo]

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

munición

munición

Ex: Soldiers checked their ammunition before the battle. 
catapult
catapult
[Sustantivo]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

catapulta

catapulta

Ex: Medieval siege engineers designed ever larger catapults capable of hurling massive projectiles to bring down fortification towers. 
bazooka
bazooka
[Sustantivo]

a portable rocket launcher designed for use against tanks and armored vehicles

lanzacohetes portátil, bazuca

lanzacohetes portátil, bazuca

Ex: The infantry squad carried a bazooka to counter potential armored threats on the battlefield. 
to lance
to lance
[Verbo]

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

lancear

lancear

Ex: The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition. 
shrapnel
shrapnel
[Sustantivo]

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

metralla, esquirlas

metralla, esquirlas

Ex: The blast sent shrapnel flying in all directions, causing injuries to nearby civilians. 
musket
musket
[Sustantivo]

an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries

mosquete, fusil de chispa

mosquete, fusil de chispa

Ex: The musket was a standard infantry weapon during the American Revolutionary War. 
mortar
mortar
[Sustantivo]

a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support

mortero, lanzagranadas

mortero, lanzagranadas

Ex: The soldiers set up a mortar to provide fire support for advancing infantry units. 
affray
affray
[Sustantivo]

a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder

riña, pelea

riña, pelea

Ex: The police were called to the scene to break up an affray between two rival groups in the city center. 
air raid
air raid
[Sustantivo]

an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations

ataque aéreo, bombardeo aéreo

ataque aéreo, bombardeo aéreo

Ex: The air raid sirens wailed as citizens rushed to seek shelter during the bombing. 
atrocity
atrocity
[Sustantivo]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

maldad

maldad

Ex: After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned. 
bridgehead
bridgehead
[Sustantivo]

an area in hostile territory captured and secured as a foothold for further troops and supplies

cabeza de puente, plaza de armas

cabeza de puente, plaza de armas

Ex: The army established a bridgehead on the far side of the river. 
evacuee
evacuee
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is forced to flee from a dangerous place or region

evacuado

evacuado

Ex: The evacuees were transported to temporary shelters after their homes were destroyed by the hurricane. 
garrison
garrison
[Sustantivo]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

guarnición

guarnición

Ex: The castle served as a garrison for the king's soldiers. 
to blitz
to blitz
[Verbo]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: The military commanders decided to blitz the enemy's positions, hoping to catch them off guard. 
to pillage
to pillage
[Verbo]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

saquear

saquear

Ex: The invading army was condemned for its actions as it began to pillage villages, leaving destruction in its wake. 
to plunder
to plunder
[Verbo]

to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder

saquear, pillar

saquear, pillar

Ex: During the invasion, the army decided to plunder the enemy's resources. 
to strafe
to strafe
[Verbo]

to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft

ametrallar, cañonear

ametrallar, cañonear

Ex: As the ground forces advanced, air support was called in to strafe the opposing troops, disrupting their formation. 
to outflank

to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage

rebasar, flanquear

rebasar, flanquear

Ex: The general devised a plan to outflank the enemy, sending a contingent of troops to attack from the rear. 
to annihilate

to destroy someone or something completely

aniquilar

aniquilar

Ex: The powerful explosion threatened to annihilate the entire building. 
to vanquish

to defeat someone completely and decisively

vencer, derrotar

vencer, derrotar

Ex: The mighty army sought to vanquish the opposing forces and secure dominance over the region. 
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