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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 many atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .El libro de historia detallaba muchas **atrocidades** cometidas durante la guerra, cada historia más desgarradora que la anterior.
admiral
[Sustantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

almirante

almirante

Ex: The young cadets listened intently as the admiral shared his experiences and insights from decades at sea .Los jóvenes cadetes escuchaban atentamente mientras el **almirante** compartía sus experiencias y conocimientos de décadas en el mar.
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 , the colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .Durante la ceremonia, el **coronel** pronunció un discurso conmovedor, honrando la valentía y el sacrificio de sus soldados.
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.

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

asesinar

asesinar

Ex: The group of rebels conspired to assassinate the ruling monarch .El grupo de rebeldes conspiró para **asesinar** al monarca reinante.
to blast
[Verbo]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

volar

volar

Ex: The construction team blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper .El equipo de construcción **voló** la roca madre para sentar los cimientos del rascacielos.
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.La dinamita se usó para **hacer volar** la entrada del túnel.
to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls were bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .En el asedio, los muros del castillo fueron **bombardeados** por catapultas y 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 to charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .El general ordenó a sus tropas **cargar** contra el flanco del enemigo, con la esperanza de obtener una ventaja táctica.
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.
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.

(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
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments that execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .Las organizaciones internacionales de derechos humanos a menudo condenan a los gobiernos que **ejecutan** a individuos sin juicios justos o representación legal adecuada.

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

movilizarse

movilizarse

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency of mobilizing forces in times of crisis .Se realizaron ejercicios militares para garantizar la eficiencia de la **movilización** de fuerzas en tiempos de crisis.

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.
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 strategically retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .Las fuerzas se **retiraron** estratégicamente para atraer al enemigo a un territorio menos ventajoso.
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 modern-day guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .El documental exploró las motivaciones y los desafíos que enfrentan los combatientes **guerrilleros** modernos en las zonas de conflicto.
militia
[Sustantivo]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

milicia

milicia

Ex: The local militia responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .La **milicia** local respondió rápidamente al incendio forestal, ayudando a evacuar a los residentes y proteger las casas de las llamas que se extendían.
militant
[Adjetivo]

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

militante

militante

Ex: His militant rhetoric inflamed tensions among the community , leading to confrontations with opposing groups .Su retórica **militante** avivó las tensiones entre la comunidad, lo que llevó a enfrentamientos con grupos opuestos.
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 .Los arquitectos **navales** diseñan barcos para diversos propósitos, desde el transporte de carga hasta las operaciones militares.
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 a civilian volunteer , helping to distribute food and supplies to those in need .Sirvió como voluntario **civil**, ayudando a distribuir alimentos y suministros a los necesitados.
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 his defensive gear during the jousting tournament .Llevaba un casco y una armadura como parte de su equipo **defensivo** durante el torneo de justas.
explosive
[Adjetivo]

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

explosivo

explosivo

Ex: The explosive force of the blast shattered windows in nearby buildings .La fuerza **explosiva** de la explosión rompió las ventanas de los edificios cercanos.
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 the A-bomb attack continue to advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament to prevent future catastrophes .Los sobrevivientes del ataque con **bomba atómica** continúan abogando por la paz y el desarme nuclear para prevenir futuras catástrofes.
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 historical rifles used by soldiers throughout different periods of warfare .El museo exhibió **fusiles** históricos utilizados por los soldados durante diferentes períodos de guerra.
fleet
[Sustantivo]

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

flota

flota

Ex: The expedition set sail with a diverse fleet of vessels , each specialized for different aspects of marine research .La expedición zarpó con una **flota** diversa de embarcaciones, cada una especializada en diferentes aspectos de la investigación marina.
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 Viking raid on a coastal settlement .La recreación histórica incluyó una representación dramática de un **ataque** vikingo a un asentamiento costero.
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.
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 the hostage and apprehended the criminals .Después de horas de negociación, la policía logró liberar **al rehén** y detener a los criminales.
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 of torture and advocate for its prohibition worldwide .Las organizaciones internacionales trabajan incansablemente para combatir el uso de la **tortura** y abogar por su prohibición en todo el mundo.
occupation
[Sustantivo]

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

ocupación

ocupación

Ex: The occupation forces established their headquarters in the capital , using it as a base to control the surrounding regions .Las fuerzas de **ocupación** establecieron su cuartel general en la capital, usándolo como base para controlar las regiones circundantes.
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 the trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away .Desde su posición en la **trinchera**, las tropas podían ver las fortificaciones enemigas a solo unos cientos de metros.
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.En un esfuerzo por evitar más derramamiento de sangre, los negociadores propusieron un alto el fuego y una **tregua** para iniciar conversaciones de paz.
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 to arm local militias to resist foreign occupation .El movimiento de resistencia planeó **armar** a las milicias locales para resistir la ocupación extranjera.
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.
machine gun
[Sustantivo]

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

ametralladora, metralleta

ametralladora, metralleta

Ex: The mounted machine gun on the vehicle provided crucial firepower support during the convoy 's journey through hostile territory .La **ametralladora** montada en el vehículo proporcionó un apoyo crucial de potencia de fuego durante el viaje del convoy a través de territorio hostil.
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 the evacuation of residents trapped in their homes .Durante la inundación, los equipos de emergencia utilizaron botes para ayudar en la **evacuación** de los residentes atrapados en sus hogares.
command
[Sustantivo]

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

orden, mandato

orden, mandato

Ex: The police chief gave a strict command for officers to maintain order during the protest .El jefe de policía dio un **orden** estricto a los oficiales para mantener el orden durante la protesta.
AWOL
[Adjetivo]

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

ausente sin permiso, desertor

ausente sin permiso, desertor

Ex: If he chooses to go AWOL from his military duty, he will face severe legal and disciplinary repercussions.Si él decide irse **ausente sin permiso** de su deber militar, enfrentará graves repercusiones legales y disciplinarias.
ground zero
[Sustantivo]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

punto cero, epicentro

punto cero, epicentro

Ex: The documentary interviewed witnesses who were near ground zero during the devastating earthquake .El documental entrevistó a testigos que estaban cerca del **epicentro** durante el devastador terremoto.
gunner
[Sustantivo]

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

artillero, cañonero

artillero, cañonero

Ex: Gunners in the tank unit trained rigorously to maintain proficiency in operating their weapons systems .Los **artilleros** de la unidad de tanques se entrenaron rigurosamente para mantener su competencia en el manejo de sus sistemas de armas.
blowgun
[Sustantivo]

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

cerbatana, bodoquera

cerbatana, bodoquera

Ex: In some regions , blowguns were historically used in warfare as silent weapons for ambushes and surprise attacks .En algunas regiones, las **cerbatanas** se utilizaron históricamente en la guerra como armas silenciosas para emboscadas y ataques sorpresa.
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: He trained extensively with the submachine gun to master its recoil control and quick reload techniques .Se entrenó extensamente con el **subfusil** para dominar el control del retroceso y las técnicas de recarga rápida.
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 general stationed units along the perimeter to fortify the defense .El general **estacionó** unidades a lo largo del perímetro para fortalecer la defensa.
magazine
[Sustantivo]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

cargador, revista

cargador, revista

Ex: The hunter carried spare magazines in his backpack for his rifle during the hunting trip .El cazador llevaba **cargadores** de repuesto en su mochila para su rifle durante el viaje de caza.
artillery
[Sustantivo]

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

artillería

artillería

Ex: The museum displayed various types of historical artillery pieces used in different conflicts throughout history .El museo exhibió varios tipos de piezas de **artillería** históricas utilizadas en diferentes conflictos a lo largo de la historia.
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: Diplomatic efforts often focus on reducing tensions and strengthening nuclear deterrence agreements among nations.Los esfuerzos diplomáticos a menudo se centran en reducir las tensiones y fortalecer los acuerdos de **disuasión nuclear** entre las naciones.
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 international community condemned the use of nerve agents against civilian populations , calling for accountability and justice .La comunidad internacional condenó el uso de **agentes nerviosos** contra poblaciones civiles, pidiendo responsabilidad y justicia.
nerve gas
[Sustantivo]

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

gas nervioso

gas nervioso

Ex: Scientists developed antidotes and treatments to counteract the effects of nerve gas exposure in case of emergencies .Los científicos desarrollaron antídotos y tratamientos para contrarrestar los efectos de la exposición al **gas nervioso** en caso de emergencias.
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, moving to phase two.**Roger**, pasando a la fase dos.
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: "Ten-four, we're on standby," the paramedic responded, confirming readiness to respond to any emergency call."**Diez-cuatro**, estamos en espera," respondió el paramédico, confirmando la disposición para responder a cualquier llamada de emergencia.
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: Martial law was lifted after several weeks , allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy .La **ley marcial** fue levantada después de varias semanas, permitiendo el regreso gradual a la gobernanza civil y a la normalidad.

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.Tras un período de servicio ejemplar, el sargento recibió una **baja** con todos los honores.
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