guerrillero
“guerrillero” means “guerrilla fighter” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
guerrilla fighter
Also: insurgent, partisan
📝 In Action
El guerrillero conocía muy bien todos los caminos de la montaña.
B1The guerrilla fighter knew all the mountain paths very well.
Muchos guerrilleros decidieron dejar las armas y buscar la paz.
B2Many guerrilla fighters decided to lay down their arms and seek peace.
La historia del viejo guerrillero fue llevada al cine.
C1The old insurgent's story was made into a movie.
guerrilla
Also: insurgent
📝 In Action
El ejército se enfrentó a un ataque guerrillero en la frontera.
B2The army faced a guerrilla attack at the border.
Sus tácticas guerrilleras resultaron ser muy efectivas contra un enemigo más grande.
C1Their guerrilla tactics turned out to be very effective against a larger enemy.
Tiene un espíritu guerrillero que nunca se rinde ante la adversidad.
C2He has a fighter's spirit that never gives up in the face of adversity.
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Quick Quiz: guerrillero
Question 1 of 3
Which of these refers to the *person* fighting?
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📚 Etymology▼
From 'guerrilla' (meaning 'little war'), which is the diminutive of 'guerra'. The word 'guerra' comes from the ancient Germanic word 'werra', meaning strife or brawl.
First recorded: 19th century (during the Napoleonic Wars in Spain)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 'guerrero' and a 'guerrillero'?
A 'guerrero' is a general term for a 'warrior' (like a medieval knight or a tribal fighter). A 'guerrillero' specifically refers to someone fighting in an irregular, unofficial group, often for political reasons.
Is 'guerrillero' a negative word?
It depends on the context and the speaker's perspective. In history, some are seen as heroes (liberators), while in modern news, the term can imply illegal armed groups.
Can I use 'guerrillero' to describe a woman?
No, for a woman you must use the feminine form: 'guerrillera'.