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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Guerra y Paz

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre guerra y paz, como "action", "clash", "navy", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
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 .Las **guerras civiles** suelen surgir de conflictos internos por diferencias políticas, sociales o económicas dentro de una nación.
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a military clash between two nations or countries, usually one that lasts long

conflicto

conflicto

action
[Sustantivo]

the act of fighting a war or battle

acción, intervención

acción, intervención

Ex: Diplomats worked to end the prolonged action that had devastated the region .Los diplomáticos trabajaron para poner fin a la **acción** prolongada que había devastado la región.
clash
[Sustantivo]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

conflicto, choque

conflicto, choque

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to a clash among the members about the future direction of the company .La reunión de la junta terminó abruptamente debido a un **choque** entre los miembros sobre la dirección futura de la empresa.
combat
[Sustantivo]

a fight between different military forces during a war

combate

combate

Ex: Medics risk their lives to save others on the combat field .
to defend
[Verbo]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

defender

defender

Ex: The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks .El software antivirus está programado para **defender** la computadora de ataques maliciosos.
to desert
[Verbo]

to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations

desertar de

desertar de

Ex: She decided to desert her homeland army and seek a new life in another country .Ella decidió **desertar** de su ejército patrio y buscar una nueva vida en otro país.
civilian
[Sustantivo]

a person who is not a member of or not on active duty in armed forces or the police

civil

civil

Ex: The report detailed the impact of the war on local civilians.El informe detalló el impacto de la guerra en los **civiles** locales.
military
[Adjetivo]

related to the armed forces or soldiers

militar

militar

Ex: The museum displayed historical military uniforms.El museo exhibió uniformes **militares** históricos.
navy
[Sustantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.

armada, marina

armada, marina

Ex: The navy's submarines play a vital role in national defense and surveillance .Los submarinos de la **marina** desempeñan un papel vital en la defensa nacional y la vigilancia.
air force
[Sustantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

fuerza aérea

fuerza aérea

Ex: The air force's precision airstrikes helped to disable key enemy installations .Los ataques aéreos de precisión de la **fuerza aérea** ayudaron a incapacitar instalaciones clave del enemigo.
armed
[Adjetivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

armado

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation.El equipo SWAT llegó a la escena **armado** con equipo táctico y rifles de asalto, preparado para una operación de alto riesgo.
to recruit
[Verbo]

to find people to join the armed forces

reclutar

reclutar

Ex: The general personally recruited elite soldiers for the secret mission .El general **reclutó** personalmente soldados de élite para la misión secreta.
to enlist
[Verbo]

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

alistar, reclutar

alistar, reclutar

Ex: The military commander successfully enlisted a diverse group of individuals , each contributing unique skills to the service .El comandante militar logró **reclutar** a un grupo diverso de individuos, cada uno contribuyendo con habilidades únicas al servicio.
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.La **guerra** psicológica tiene como objetivo desmoralizar al enemigo, utilizando propaganda y desinformación para debilitar su determinación.
to deploy
[Verbo]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

desplegar

desplegar

Ex: After the briefing , the general deployed his soldiers to various strategic points .Después del informe, el general **desplegó** a sus soldados en varios puntos estratégicos.
to rebel
[Verbo]

to oppose a ruler or government

rebelarse

rebelarse

Ex: The group of activists aims to inspire others to rebel against systemic injustice .El grupo de activistas tiene como objetivo inspirar a otros a **rebelarse** contra la injusticia sistémica.
to occupy
[Verbo]

to come to power and control in a place using military force

ocupar

ocupar

Ex: The general orchestrated a plan to occupy major communication centers , ensuring control over information flow during the takeover .El general orquestó un plan para **ocupar** los principales centros de comunicación, asegurando el control sobre el flujo de información durante la toma de control.
to invade
[Verbo]

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

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están considerando actualmente si **invadir** o buscar soluciones diplomáticas.
to strike
[Verbo]

to launch a planned and forceful attack against an enemy or target

golpear

golpear

Ex: The fleet moved in position to strike the coastline of the occupied territory .La flota se movió a posición para **atacar** la costa del territorio ocupado.
curfew
[Sustantivo]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

toque de queda

toque de queda

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the city to enforce the curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours .Los soldados patrullaban la ciudad para hacer cumplir el **toque de queda**, revisando identificaciones y asegurándose de que nadie saliera después del horario establecido.
peacekeeping
[Sustantivo]

the process of keeping a community safe and stopping the violence

mantenimiento de la paz

mantenimiento de la paz

rescue
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of saving someone or something

rescate, salvamento

rescate, salvamento

Ex: The rescue mission to retrieve the stranded hikers was successful , bringing them back safely .La misión de **rescate** para recuperar a los excursionistas varados fue exitosa, llevándolos de vuelta a salvo.
retreat
[Sustantivo]

an act of moving away from a place of conflict duo to danger or defeat

retirada

retirada

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

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: The general often surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict .El general a menudo **se rinde** para evitar conflictos innecesarios.
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 growing casualty numbers in the war-torn area , calling for immediate international assistance .La organización humanitaria emitió un comunicado destacando el creciente número de **víctimas** en la zona devastada por la guerra, pidiendo asistencia internacional inmediata.
general
[Sustantivo]

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

oficial de alto rango

oficial de alto rango

Ex: The general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .El **general** recibió numerosos reconocimientos por su servicio, incluida la Medalla de Honor, la más alta condecoración militar.
major
[Sustantivo]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

comandante, mayor

comandante, mayor

Ex: She admired the major's dedication and professionalism , traits that made him a respected leader among his peers .Ella admiraba la dedicación y el profesionalismo del **mayor**, rasgos que lo convertían en un líder respetado entre sus compañeros.
veteran
[Sustantivo]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

veterano, excombatiente

veterano, excombatiente

Ex: She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and support veterans in need .Ella visitaba regularmente el hospital VA para ofrecer su tiempo como voluntaria y apoyar a los **veteranos** necesitados.
spy
[Sustantivo]

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

espía

espía

Ex: The spy carefully evaded surveillance while gathering details on a confidential project .El **espía** evitó cuidadosamente la vigilancia mientras recopilaba detalles sobre un proyecto confidencial.
arms
[Sustantivo]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armas

armas

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines .Los soldados fueron entrenados extensamente en el uso de varias **armas** antes de ser desplegados en las líneas del frente.
explosive
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance that can cause explosion

explosivo

explosivo

blast
[Sustantivo]

an explosion of something

explosión

explosión

warship
[Sustantivo]

a ship that is made for war and has weapons

buque de guerra, barco de guerra

buque de guerra, barco de guerra

Ex: The navy deployed a new warship to strengthen its maritime security .La marina desplegó un nuevo **buque de guerra** para fortalecer su seguridad marítima.
missile
[Sustantivo]

an explosive weapon capable of hitting a target over long distances, which can be controlled remotely

misil

misil

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 soldiers carefully navigated the area , aware of the hidden mines.Los soldados navegaron cuidadosamente por el área, conscientes de las **minas** ocultas.
fatality
[Sustantivo]

a death resulting from violence or accident

muerto

muerto

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.Incluso en tiempos de paz, los dos países siguieron siendo **aliados** cercanos, trabajando juntos en cuestiones económicas y ambientales.
alliance
[Sustantivo]

a group of people, organizations, or political parties working together toward their common interests

alianza

alianza

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech companies led to groundbreaking innovations .La **alianza** comercial entre las dos empresas tecnológicas condujo a innovaciones revolucionarias.
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar

conquistar

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought to conquer new lands .A lo largo de la historia, los imperios poderosos buscaron **conquistar** nuevas tierras.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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