guerilla

• Substantivo que designa um membro de um pequeno grupo armado independente que trava uma guerra irregular, geralmente contra forças maiores e estabelecidas. Também pode se referir a alguém que participa de um movimento de resistência clandestino ou de uma luta armada revolucionária.

A noun referring to a member of a small, independent military group that engages in irregular warfare, often against a larger, established force.

1. Irregular soldierB2formal

   A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.

   Guerrilheiro

   • The guerillas launched a surprise attack on the military convoy.
   • Many guerillas operate from remote jungle bases.
   • The government is negotiating with the guerilla leaders for peace.

   Sinônimosfreedom fighterinsurgentirregularpartisan

2. Unconventional fighterB2formal

   A person who engages in unconventional warfare, often using hit-and-run tactics.

   Guerrilheiro

   • The guerilla fighters used the terrain to their advantage.
   • Guerilla warfare relies on speed and surprise.
   • He was captured while fighting as a guerilla in the mountains.

   Sinônimosfreedom fighterinsurgentirregularpartisan