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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Guerra y Ejército

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre la guerra y el ejército, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 d'etat
coup d'etat
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

golpe de Estado

golpe de Estado

Ex: The coup d'état led to the ousting of the country's president and the establishment of military rule. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 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. 
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 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. 
siege
siege
[Sustantivo]

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

sitio

sitio

Ex: The city endured a prolonged siege as enemy forces surrounded it, cutting off all supply routes. 
to retaliate

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

contraatacar

contraatacar

Ex: When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury. 
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