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“guerrilla fighter” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/geriˈʝeɾo/

Example

Los guerrilleros se escondieron en la montaña.

The guerrilla fighters hid on the mountain.

Illustration for guerrillero (guerrilla fighter)

How to say “guerrilla fighter” in Spanish

“Guerrilla fighter” in Spanish is guerrillero.

Armed combatant in small mobile bands using ambushes and hideouts.

Full entry for guerrillero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with guerrillero

La presencia de guerrilleros en el pueblo generó alarma.

The presence of guerrilla fighters in the village caused alarm.

Tips for using guerrillero

  • The term often carries strong political and emotional weight, so calling someone a guerrillero can be sensitive and is usually used only when their role as an irregular fighter is clear.

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