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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Ejército

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el ejército, como "deploy", "raid", "militant", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
atrocity
atrocity
[Sustantivo]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

maldad

maldad

Ex: The international community condemned the atrocity, calling for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice. 

La comunidad internacional condenó la atrocidad, pidiendo una acción inmediata para llevar a los perpetradores ante la justicia.

admiral
admiral
[Sustantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

almirante

almirante

Ex: The admiral issued orders to prepare the ships for the upcoming mission, ensuring every detail was meticulously planned. 

El almirante emitió órdenes para preparar los barcos para la próxima misión, asegurándose de que cada detalle estuviera meticulosamente planeado.

colonel
colonel
[Sustantivo]

a senior military officer, typically ranking above lieutenant colonel and below brigadier general

coronel

coronel

Ex: The colonel commanded a large unit during the operation. 
general
general
[Sustantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marines

oficial de alto rango

oficial de alto rango

Ex: The general's decisions during the conflict were pivotal, showcasing his tactical brilliance and leadership under pressure. 
major
major
[Sustantivo]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

comandante, mayor

comandante, mayor

Ex: The major reviewed the operation plans with his team, emphasizing the importance of precision and timing. 
veteran
veteran
[Sustantivo]

a person who has previously served in the armed forces, especially one who served during a war

veterano, excombatiente

veterano, excombatiente

Ex: The ceremony honored veterans from several different conflicts. 
to assassinate

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

asesinar

asesinar

Ex: In the historical account, a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king. 

En el relato histórico, se descubrió un complot para asesinar al rey.

to blast
to blast
[Verbo]

to damage, destroy, or break apart something with explosives

volar

volar

Ex: Engineers blasted away several tons of stone. 
to blow up
to blow up
[Verbo]

to cause something to explode

hacer explotar, volar

hacer explotar, volar

Ex: The terrorist attempted to blow the bridge up, but security intervened. 

El terrorista intentó hacer estallar el puente, pero la seguridad intervino.

to bombard
to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: During the air raid, the city was relentlessly bombarded by enemy aircraft. 

Durante el ataque aéreo, la ciudad fue implacablemente bombardeada por aviones enemigos.

to charge
to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

Ex: The knights mounted their horses and prepared to charge the enemy's stronghold. 
to conquer
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar

conquistar

Ex: The general's goal was to conquer the opposing forces and claim victory. 

El objetivo del general era conquistar a las fuerzas opuestas y reclamar la victoria.

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.

to evacuate

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: The military was ordered to evacuate potential target areas. 

Se ordenó al ejército evacuar las áreas objetivo potenciales.

to execute
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone as a legal punishment

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: The state executed the convicted murderer shortly after midnight. 
to mobilize

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

movilizarse

movilizarse

Ex: The military commanders swiftly mobilized troops to secure the border. 

Los comandantes militares movilizaron rápidamente tropas para asegurar la frontera.

to surrender

to stop fighting or resisting and accept defeat

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: The defending army refused to surrender. 
to retreat
to retreat
[Verbo]

(of military forces) to withdraw from a position, especially because of danger, defeat, or enemy pressure

retirarse, retroceder

retirarse, retroceder

Ex: The enemy began to retreat toward the mountains. 
guerrilla
guerrilla
[Sustantivo]

a member of an unofficial armed group that uses irregular tactics, such as surprise attacks, against regular military or government forces

guerrillero

guerrillero

Ex: Government forces searched the region for guerrillas. 
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.

militant
militant
[Adjetivo]

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

militante

militante

Ex: The militant faction was responsible for the kidnapping of several diplomats in the region. 

La facción militante fue responsable del secuestro de varios diplomáticos en la región.

naval
naval
[Adjetivo]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

naval, marítimo

naval, marítimo

Ex: The naval base serves as a home port for warships and submarines. 

La base naval sirve como puerto base para buques de guerra y submarinos.

civilian
civilian
[Adjetivo]

relating to people or activities that are not part of the armed forces

civil

civil

Ex: He returned to civilian life after leaving the army. 
defensive
defensive
[Adjetivo]

intended or used to protect someone or something against attack or harm

defensivo

defensivo

Ex: The animal raises its spines as a defensive measure. 
explosive
explosive
[Adjetivo]

capable of exploding or causing an explosion

explosivo

explosivo

Ex: The device contained an explosive charge. 
A-bomb
A-bomb
[Sustantivo]

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

bomba atómica

bomba atómica

Ex: The deployment of the A-bomb marked a new era in warfare, with nations racing to enhance their nuclear arsenals. 

El despliegue de la bomba A marcó una nueva era en la guerra, con naciones compitiendo por mejorar sus arsenales nucleares.

rifle
rifle
[Sustantivo]

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

rifle, fusil

rifle, fusil

Ex: The soldier carried a lightweight rifle as part of his standard equipment during patrols. 
fleet
fleet
[Sustantivo]

a group of naval vessels organized to operate together as a military unit

flota

flota

Ex: Several destroyers joined the fleet during the exercise. 
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. 
curfew
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: As the clock struck ten, the streets emptied quickly, with everyone rushing home to avoid breaking curfew. 

Cuando el reloj marcó las diez, las calles se vaciaron rápidamente, con todos apresurándose a casa para evitar romper el toque de queda.

hostage
hostage
[Sustantivo]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

rehén

rehén

Ex: The movie depicted a tense standoff where the hero had to rescue the hostage without alerting the captors. 
torture
torture
[Sustantivo]

the deliberate infliction of severe pain as punishment or to force someone to provide information or comply with demands

tortura

tortura

Ex: Sarah's report described the methods of torture used against prisoners. 
occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

ocupación

ocupación

Ex: The history books detailed the occupation of the city, highlighting the hardships faced by its residents under enemy control. 
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.

truce
truce
[Sustantivo]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

tregua

tregua

Ex: During the Christmas truce of 1914, soldiers from both sides emerged from their trenches to exchange greetings and play football. 

Durante la tregua navideña de 1914, soldados de ambos bandos salieron de sus trincheras para intercambiar saludos y jugar al fútbol.

to arm
to arm
[Verbo]

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

armar

armar

Ex: In times of war, nations often arm their troops with the latest firearms and protective gear. 
warfare
warfare
[Sustantivo]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

guerra

guerra

Ex: Guerrilla warfare tactics were employed by the resistance to effectively harass and undermine the occupying forces. 

Las tácticas de guerra de guerrillas fueron empleadas por la resistencia para acosar y socavar eficazmente a las fuerzas ocupantes.

machine gun
machine gun
[Sustantivo]

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

ametralladora, metralleta

ametralladora, metralleta

Ex: The invention of the machine gun revolutionized warfare, allowing for unprecedented rates of fire and battlefield dominance. 

La invención de la ametralladora revolucionó la guerra, permitiendo tasas de fuego sin precedentes y dominio en el campo de batalla.

evacuation
evacuation
[Sustantivo]

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuación

evacuación

Ex: The fire department coordinated the evacuation of the building after a gas leak was detected. 

El departamento de bomberos coordinó la evacuación del edificio después de que se detectara una fuga de gas.

command
command
[Sustantivo]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

orden, mandato

orden, mandato

Ex: The CEO's command to cut costs led to layoffs and restructuring within the company. 
AWOL
AWOL
[Adjetivo]

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

ausente sin permiso, desertor temporal

ausente sin permiso, desertor temporal

Ex: The unit spent the morning searching for the AWOL recruit. 

La unidad pasó la mañana buscando al recluta desertor temporal.

ground zero
ground zero
[Sustantivo]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

punto cero, epicentro

punto cero, epicentro

Ex: The memorial at ground zero in New York City commemorates the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on September 11th. 

El memorial en ground zero en la ciudad de Nueva York conmemora las vidas perdidas durante los ataques terroristas del 11 de septiembre.

gunner
gunner
[Sustantivo]

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

artillero, cañonero

artillero, cañonero

Ex: As a skilled gunner, he earned a reputation for precision and accuracy on the firing range. 

Como artillero experto, se ganó una reputación por su precisión y exactitud en el campo de tiro.

blowgun
blowgun
[Sustantivo]

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

cerbatana, bodoquera

cerbatana, bodoquera

Ex: The blowgun was traditionally crafted from bamboo, with a small dart coated in poison for hunting purposes. 

La cerbatana se fabricaba tradicionalmente con bambú, con un pequeño dardo cubierto de veneno para fines de caza.

submachine gun
submachine gun
[Sustantivo]

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

subfusil, ametralladora ligera

subfusil, ametralladora ligera

Ex: Law enforcement officers rely on submachine guns for tactical operations requiring swift and precise firepower. 

Los agentes del orden público dependen de las subfusiles para operaciones tácticas que requieren potencia de fuego rápida y precisa.

to station
to station
[Verbo]

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

destacar, estacionar

destacar, estacionar

Ex: The military strategically stations personnel in various regions to respond quickly to potential threats. 
magazine
magazine
[Sustantivo]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

cargador, revista

cargador, revista

Ex: Before the competition, the marksman carefully inspected his pistol's magazine for any defects. 
artillery
artillery
[Sustantivo]

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

artillería

artillería

Ex: The artillery battery moved into position to provide support for the advancing infantry. 

La batería de artillería se movió a su posición para brindar apoyo a la infantería que avanzaba.

nuclear deterrent
nuclear deterrent
[Sustantivo]

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

disuasión nuclear, arma de disuasión nuclear

disuasión nuclear, arma de disuasión nuclear

Ex: The concept of nuclear deterrent hinges on the principle of mutually assured destruction. 

El concepto de disuasión nuclear se basa en el principio de la destrucción mutua asegurada.

nerve agent
nerve agent
[Sustantivo]

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

agente nervioso, sustancia neurotóxica

agente nervioso, sustancia neurotóxica

Ex: The soldiers were equipped with protective gear to shield themselves from exposure to nerve agents during chemical warfare drills. 

Los soldados estaban equipados con equipo de protección para protegerse de la exposición a agentes nerviosos durante los ejercicios de guerra química.

nerve gas
nerve gas
[Sustantivo]

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

gas nervioso

gas nervioso

Ex: International treaties prohibit the production and use of nerve gas due to its extreme toxicity and indiscriminate effects. 

Los tratados internacionales prohíben la producción y el uso del gas nervioso debido a su extrema toxicidad y efectos indiscriminados.

roger
roger
[interjección]

used in radio communication to confirm that a message has been received and understood

recibido,  enterado

recibido, enterado

Ex: The pilot replied, "Roger," after receiving clearance to land. 
ten-four
ten-four
[interjección]

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

recibido, entendido

recibido, entendido

Ex: The truck driver radioed in a "ten-four" to indicate he understood the new route given by dispatch. 

El conductor del camión envió un "ten-four" por radio para indicar que entendió la nueva ruta dada por el despacho.

martial law
martial law
[Sustantivo]

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

la ley marcial, el estado de sitio

la ley marcial, el estado de sitio

Ex: The imposition of martial law suspended certain civil liberties and empowered military commanders to enforce law and order. 

La imposición de la ley marcial suspendió ciertas libertades civiles y facultó a los comandantes militares para hacer cumplir la ley y el orden.

to discharge

to officially release or dismiss someone from the police or armed forces

licenciar, dar de baja

licenciar, dar de baja

Ex: Emma was medically discharged from the navy. 
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