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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: After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned. 
admiral
admiral
[Sustantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

almirante

almirante

Ex: The admiral stood on the deck, surveying the fleet with a sense of pride and responsibility. 
colonel
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: The colonel inspected the troops, ensuring that everyone was prepared for the upcoming mission. 
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 addressed the troops, outlining the strategy for the upcoming campaign with confidence and clarity. 
major
major
[Sustantivo]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

comandante, mayor

comandante, mayor

Ex: The major coordinated the training exercises, ensuring that all soldiers were well-prepared for deployment. 
veteran
veteran
[Sustantivo]

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

veterano, excombatiente

veterano, excombatiente

Ex: The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day. 
to assassinate

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

asesinar

asesinar

Ex: The secret agent was hired to assassinate the political leader during the summit. 
to blast
to blast
[Verbo]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

volar

volar

Ex: The demolition crew blasted the old building to make way for the new construction. 
to blow up
to blow up
[Verbo]

to cause something to explode

hacer explotar, volar

hacer explotar, volar

Ex: The sudden impact blew the car up. 
to bombard
to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: During the war, the enemy aircraft would bombard the city with relentless airstrikes. 
to charge
to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

Ex: The cavalry charged the enemy lines with full force, breaking their formation. 
to conquer
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar

conquistar

Ex: The army worked strategically to conquer the enemy's territory. 
to deploy
to deploy
[Verbo]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

desplegar

desplegar

Ex: The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance. 
to evacuate

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: Outnumbered and ambushed by enemy forces, the military unit had no choice but to evacuate the area. 
to execute
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: The condemned criminal was executed by lethal injection after exhausting all appeals. 
to mobilize

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

movilizarse

movilizarse

Ex: In response to the threat, the country decided to mobilize its military forces. 
to surrender

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

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: Faced with overwhelming forces, the army decided to surrender to avoid further bloodshed. 
to retreat
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: Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield. 
guerrilla
guerrilla
[Sustantivo]

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

guerrillero

guerrillero

Ex: The guerrilla fighters used their knowledge of the terrain to launch surprise attacks on enemy outposts. 
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 was mobilized to assist in disaster relief efforts after the earthquake devastated the region. 
militant
militant
[Adjetivo]

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

militante

militante

Ex: She was known for her militant stance on animal rights, often participating in protests and direct actions. 
naval
naval
[Adjetivo]

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

naval, marítimo

naval, marítimo

Ex: The naval academy trains officers for service in the navy. 
civilian
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: After retiring from the army, he transitioned to civilian life and pursued a career in business. 
defensive
defensive
[Adjetivo]

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

defensivo

defensivo

Ex: The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances. 
explosive
explosive
[Adjetivo]

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

explosivo

explosivo

Ex: The explosive device was diffused by the bomb squad. 
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 A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 had devastating consequences, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. 
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: He adjusted the scope on his rifle before taking aim at the distant target. 
fleet
fleet
[Sustantivo]

a group of naval vessels organized as a single fighting or operational unit

flota

flota

Ex: The Pacific Fleet was deployed near the coast. 
raid
raid
[Sustantivo]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

incursión, asalto

incursión, asalto

Ex: The special forces unit planned a nighttime raid on the enemy compound to capture high-value targets. 
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: The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety. 
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 kidnappers took several employees hostage during the bank robbery, demanding a ransom for their release. 
torture
torture
[Sustantivo]

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

tortura

tortura

Ex: The prisoner endured excruciating torture in an attempt to force a confession. 
occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

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

ocupación

ocupación

Ex: The country's occupation by foreign forces lasted for several years, leading to significant political and social upheaval. 
trench
trench
[Sustantivo]

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

trinchera

trinchera

Ex: The soldiers huddled in the trench, waiting for the signal to advance across no man's land. 
truce
truce
[Sustantivo]

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

tregua

tregua

Ex: After months of intense fighting, the warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian aid into the region. 
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: The government decided to arm the military with advanced weaponry for national defense. 
warfare
warfare
[Sustantivo]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

guerra

guerra

Ex: Modern warfare often involves advanced technology and cyber attacks, alongside traditional combat. 
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 soldiers used a mounted machine gun to provide covering fire during the assault. 
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 coastal town ordered a mandatory evacuation as the hurricane approached, urging residents to seek shelter inland. 
command
command
[Sustantivo]

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

orden, mandato

orden, mandato

Ex: The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions. 
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 sergeant reported that two soldiers had gone AWOL overnight. 
ground zero
ground zero
[Sustantivo]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

punto cero, epicentro

punto cero, epicentro

Ex: Survivors recounted the devastation at ground zero of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima. 
gunner
gunner
[Sustantivo]

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

artillero, cañonero

artillero, cañonero

Ex: The gunner adjusted the artillery's elevation before firing at the distant target. 
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 indigenous tribe used blowguns for hunting small game in the dense rainforest. 
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: The soldier carried a submachine gun during the covert operation to eliminate enemy sentries silently. 
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 commander decided to station additional troops near the border for heightened security. 
magazine
magazine
[Sustantivo]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

cargador, revista

cargador, revista

Ex: He loaded the magazine with ammunition before heading to the shooting range. 
artillery
artillery
[Sustantivo]

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

artillería

artillería

Ex: The artillery barrage shook the ground as the shells rained down on the enemy positions. 
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 policy of nuclear deterrent aims to dissuade potential adversaries from launching attacks by maintaining a credible nuclear arsenal. 
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: Nerve agents are highly toxic chemicals that disrupt the nervous system, causing rapid and severe health effects. 
nerve gas
nerve gas
[Sustantivo]

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

gas nervioso

gas nervioso

Ex: Nerve gas is a potent chemical weapon designed to disrupt the nervous system of its victims. 
roger
roger
[interjección]

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

Recibido,  rumbo norte para interceptar al fugitivo.

Recibido, rumbo norte para interceptar al fugitivo.

Ex: Roger, heading north to intercept the fugitive. 
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 dispatcher acknowledged the officer's request with a simple "ten-four" over the radio. 
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 government declared martial law to restore order during the civil unrest, granting the military authority over civilian institutions. 
to discharge

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

licenciar, dar de baja

licenciar, dar de baja

Ex: After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military. 
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