maldad
an extremely brutal act, especially in war
almirante
the highest-ranking officer in a fleet
coronel
a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general
oficial de alto rango
a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines
(mayor)
comandante
a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces
(excombatiente)
veterano
a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war
asesinar
to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes
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volar
to violently damage or destroy something using explosives
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(volar)
hacer explotar
to cause something to explode
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bombardear
to drop bombs on someone or something continuously
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(embestir, atacar)
cargar contra
to attack violently and suddenly in a battle
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conquistar
to gain control of a place or people using armed forces
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desplegar
to position soldiers or equipment for military action
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evacuar
(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place
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ejecutar
to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty
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movilizarse
(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation
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rendirse
to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent
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(retroceder)
retirarse
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
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guerrillero
a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group
milicia
a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies
militante
displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim
(marítimo)
naval
relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general
civil
relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government
defensivo
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
explosivo
having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force
bomba atómica
a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms
(fusil)
rifle
a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target
A rifle is a type of gun designed for shooting bullets at a long distance. It has a long barrel with spiral grooves inside, called rifling, which makes the bullet spin as it travels, improving accuracy. Rifles are used for different purposes, like hunting, target shooting, and by the military or police. They come in different sizes and types depending on their use.
flota
a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer
(asalto)
incursión
a surprise attack against a place or a group of people
toque de queda
an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night
rehén
someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met
tortura
the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants
ocupación
the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.
trinchera
a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire
tregua
an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time
armar
to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense
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guerra
involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons
(fusil ametrallador)
ametralladora
a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger
evacuación
the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation
(mandato)
orden
an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority
(ausente sin permiso)
desertor
(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so
The idiom "AWOL" originated as a military acronym and stands for "Absent Without Leave." Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century within military contexts. The acronym was used to describe the act of a soldier leaving their military duty without proper permission or authorization. It is commonly employed to denote unauthorized absences, desertions, or failures to report for duty within the military hierarchy.
(epicentro)
punto cero
the exact location of a nuclear explosion
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(tirador de artillería)
artillero
a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns
(cerbatana)
pistón de aire
a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully
(pistola ametralladora)
subfusil
an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand
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(estacionar)
destinar
to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person
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(magacín)
cargador
the part of a gun containing its bullets
(batería)
artillería
big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks
(deterrente nuclear)
disuasivo nuclear
a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks
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(agente de guerra química)
agente nervioso
a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon
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(agente nervioso)
gas nervioso
a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system
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(Entendido)
Recibido
used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood
The use of "roger" as an interjection has its origin in radio communication and military jargon where it is used to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood. In more casual and everyday language, the use of "roger" has extended beyond its original radio communication context. It is sometimes used informally as a way of expressing agreement or acknowledgment in a similar manner to saying "got it" or "acknowledged."
(afirmativo)
entendido
a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding
(estado de excepción)
ley marcial
a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance
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(dar de baja)
licenciar
to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties
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