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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
[Sustantivo]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

maldad

maldad

Ex: The history book detailed atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .
admiral
[Sustantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

almirante

almirante

Ex: The young cadets listened intently as admiral shared his experiences and insights from decades at sea .
colonel
[Sustantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

coronel

coronel

Ex: During the ceremony , colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .
general
[Sustantivo]

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

oficial de alto rango

oficial de alto rango

Ex: general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .
major
[Sustantivo]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

comandante, mayor

comandante, mayor

Ex: She admired major's dedication and professionalism , traits that made him a respected leader among his peers .
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 veterans in need .

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

asesinar

asesinar

Ex: The group of rebels conspired assassinate the ruling monarch .
to blast
[Verbo]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

volar

volar

Ex: The construction blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper .
to blow up
[Verbo]

to cause something to explode

hacer explotar, volar

hacer explotar, volar

Ex: The dynamite was used to blow the tunnel entrance up.
to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .
to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

Ex: The general ordered his troops charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar

conquistar

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought conquer new lands .
to deploy
[Verbo]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

desplegar

desplegar

Ex: After the briefing , the deployed his soldiers to various strategic points .

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: The military was ordered evacuate potential target areas .
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .

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

movilizarse

movilizarse

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency mobilizing forces in times of crisis .

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

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: The general surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict .
to retreat
[Verbo]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

retirarse, retroceder

retirarse, retroceder

Ex: The forces retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .
guerrilla
[Sustantivo]

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

guerrillero

guerrillero

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .
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 responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .
militant
[Adjetivo]

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

militante

militante

Ex: militant rhetoric inflamed tensions among the community , leading to confrontations with opposing groups .
naval
[Adjetivo]

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

naval, marítimo

naval, marítimo

Ex: Naval architects design ships for various purposes , from cargo transport to military operations .
civilian
[Adjetivo]

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

civil

civil

Ex: He served as civilian volunteer , helping to distribute food and supplies to those in need .
defensive
[Adjetivo]

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

defensivo

defensivo

Ex: He wore a helmet and armor as part of defensive gear during the jousting tournament .
explosive
[Adjetivo]

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

explosivo

explosivo

Ex: explosive force of the blast shattered windows in nearby buildings .
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 survivors of A-bomb attack continue to advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament to prevent future catastrophes .
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 museum displayed rifles used by soldiers throughout different periods of warfare .
fleet
[Sustantivo]

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

flota

flota

Ex: The expedition set sail with a fleet of vessels , each specialized for different aspects of marine research .
raid
[Sustantivo]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

incursión, asalto

incursión, asalto

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a raid on a coastal settlement .
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 curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours .
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: After hours of negotiation , the police successfully freed hostage and apprehended the criminals .
torture
[Sustantivo]

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

tortura

tortura

Ex: International organizations work tirelessly to combat the use torture and advocate for its prohibition worldwide .
occupation
[Sustantivo]

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

ocupación

ocupación

Ex: occupation forces established their headquarters in the capital , using it as a base to control the surrounding regions .
trench
[Sustantivo]

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

trinchera

trinchera

Ex: From their position in trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away .
truce
[Sustantivo]

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

tregua

tregua

Ex: In an effort to avoid further bloodshed, the negotiators proposed a ceasefire and truce to start peace talks.
to arm
[Verbo]

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

armar

armar

Ex: The resistance movement planned arm local militias to resist foreign occupation .
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.
machine gun
[Sustantivo]

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

ametralladora, fusil ametrallador

ametralladora, fusil ametrallador

Ex: The machine gun on the vehicle provided crucial firepower support during the convoy 's journey through hostile territory .
evacuation
[Sustantivo]

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

evacuación

evacuación

Ex: During the flood , emergency responders used boats to assist with evacuation of residents trapped in their homes .
command
[Sustantivo]

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

orden, mandato

orden, mandato

Ex: The police chief gave a command for officers to maintain order during the protest .
AWOL
[Adjetivo]

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

desertor, ausente sin permiso

desertor, ausente sin permiso

Ex: If he chooses to go AWOL from his military duty, he will face severe legal and disciplinary repercussions.
ground zero
[Sustantivo]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

punto cero, epicentro

punto cero, epicentro

Ex: The documentary interviewed witnesses who were ground zero during the devastating earthquake .
gunner
[Sustantivo]

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

artillero, tirador de artillería

artillero, tirador de artillería

Ex: Gunners in the tank unit trained rigorously to maintain proficiency in operating their weapons systems .
blowgun
[Sustantivo]

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

pistón de aire, cerbatana

pistón de aire, cerbatana

Ex: In some regionsblowguns were historically used in warfare as silent weapons for ambushes and surprise attacks .
submachine gun
[Sustantivo]

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

subfusil, pistola ametralladora

subfusil, pistola ametralladora

Ex: He trained extensively with submachine gun to master its recoil control and quick reload techniques .
to station
[Verbo]

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

destinar, estacionar

destinar, estacionar

Ex: The stationed units along the perimeter to fortify the defense .
magazine
[Sustantivo]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

cargador, magacín

cargador, magacín

Ex: The hunter carried magazines in his backpack for his rifle during the hunting trip .
artillery
[Sustantivo]

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

artillería, batería

artillería, batería

Ex: The museum displayed various types of artillery pieces used in different conflicts throughout history .
nuclear deterrent
[Sustantivo]

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

disuasivo nuclear, deterrente nuclear

disuasivo nuclear, deterrente nuclear

Ex: Diplomatic efforts often focus on reducing tensions and strengthening nuclear deterrence agreements among nations.
nerve agent
[Sustantivo]

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

agente nervioso, agente de guerra química

agente nervioso, agente de guerra química

Ex: The international community condemned the use nerve agents against civilian populations , calling for accountability and justice .
nerve gas
[Sustantivo]

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

gas nervioso, agente nervioso

gas nervioso, agente nervioso

Ex: Scientists developed antidotes and treatments to counteract the effects nerve gas exposure in case of emergencies .
roger
[interjección]

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

Recibido, Entendido

Recibido, Entendido

Ex: Roger, moving to phase two.
ten-four
[interjección]

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

entendido, afirmativo

entendido, afirmativo

Ex: "Ten-four, we're on standby," the paramedic responded, confirming readiness to respond to any emergency call.
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

ley marcial, estado de excepción

ley marcial, estado de excepción

Ex: Martial law was lifted after several weeks , allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy .

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

licenciar, dar de baja

licenciar, dar de baja

Ex: Following a period of exemplary service, the sergeant was granted a discharge with full honors.
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