Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
guerrillero
Pronunciation
IPA/geriˈʝeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounguerrilla fighter
Example
Los guerrilleros se escondieron en la montaña.
The guerrilla fighters hid on the mountain.
More examples
La presencia de guerrilleros en el pueblo generó alarma.
The presence of guerrilla fighters in the village caused alarm.
Core concept
Armed combatant in small mobile bands using ambushes and hideouts.
Common phrases
la presencia de guerrilleros
the presence of guerrilla fighters
la detención de guerrilleros
the detention of guerrilla fighters
varios guerrilleros
several guerrilla fighters
Similar words
rebelde: Person who opposes established authority or rules, often through protest or dissent.
insurgente: Armed actor who uses force to challenge or overthrow the existing government or regime.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que pertenece a una guerrilla y participa en combates irregulares mediante emboscadas y movilidad en grupos pequeños.
Word origin
From Spanish guerrilla (a diminutive of guerra 'war') plus the agent suffix -ero, so guerrillero denotes a person who belongs to a guerrilla.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- guerrilla soldiernoun