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WWII_SdA_I_4º ESO
Equations make you Free: vocabulary_SdA Integrada Colonial_4º ESO
| Word (UK English) | Definition | Spanish Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Allies,,/ˈælaɪz/ Noun (Plural) | ,"The countries that fought against the Axis powers, primarily referring to Britain, the Soviet Union, and the USA.", | Los Aliados |
| Appeasement, Noun,/əˈpiːzmənt/ | "The political strategy of making concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict (e.g., Britain's policy towards Germany in the 1930s)." | Apaciguamiento |
| Axis, Noun,/ˈæksɪs/ | "The alliance of nations that fought against the Allies, primarily Germany, Italy, and Japan." | El Eje |
| Blitzkrieg, Noun,/ˈblɪtskriːɡ/ | ,"A military tactic calculated to create psychological shock and resultant disorganisation in enemy forces through the employment of surprise, speed, and superiority in materiel or firepower.", | Guerra relámpago |
| Civilian, Noun, /səˈvɪliən/ | "A person who is not an active member of the military, police, or firefighting force." | Civil |
| Evacuation, Noun,/ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃn/ | "The organised movement of people from a place of danger to a safer location (e.g., moving children from British cities to the countryside)." | Evacuación |
| Fascism, Noun,/ˈfæʃɪzəm/ | "A far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterised by a dictatorial leader.", | Fascismo |
| Holocaust, Noun,/ˈhɒləkɔːst/ | "The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews and other minority groups by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.", | Holocausto |
| Propaganda, Noun,/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/, | "Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause, point of view, or state narrative.", | Propaganda |
| Rationing, Noun,/ˈræʃənɪŋ/ | "The controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, often implemented by governments during wartime." | Racionamiento |
| Totalitarian, Adjective,/təʊˌtæləˈteəriən/ | "Relating to a system of government that is centralised and dictatorial, requiring complete subservience to the state." | ,Totalitario |
| Trench,Noun,/trentʃ/ | "A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, used to protect soldiers from enemy fire." | ,Trinchera |
| Armistice, Noun,/ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ | ,An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce. | Armisticio |
| Belligerence, Noun,/bəˈlɪdʒərəns/ | Aggressive or warlike behaviour. | Beligerancia, conportamiento o actitud bélica |
| Bourgeoisie, Noun,/ˌbʊəʒwɑːˈziː/ | "The middle class, especially those who own most of the wealth in a capitalist system." | Burguesía |
| Demilitarise, Verb,/diːˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/ | To remove all military forces and fortifications from an area (e.g., the Rhineland). | Desmilitarizar |
| Diktat, Noun,/dɪkˈtæt/. | A harsh order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent (used by Germans to describe the Treaty of Versailles) | Imposición / Diktat |
| Expansionism, Noun,/ɪkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ | The policy of a nation expanding its territorial base or economic influence. | Expansionismo |
| Hyperinflation, Noun,/ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃn/, | Monetary inflation occurring at a tremendously high rate, completely destroying the value of a currency.", | Hiperinflación |
| Isolationism, Noun,/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃənɪzəm/ | A policy of remaining apart from the political affairs or conflicts of other countries (adopted by the USA). | Aislacionismo |
| Reparations, Noun (Plural),/ˌrepəˈreɪʃnz/ | Financial compensation imposed on a defeated nation by the victors to pay for war damage | Reparaciones (de guerra) |
| Revanchist, Adjective,/rɪˈvɒnʃɪst/ | Relating to a political policy seeking to retaliate and recover lost territory (from the French word for revenge). | Revanchista |
| Scapegoat, Noun,/ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/ | A person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place. | Chivo expiatorio |
| "What starts badly, ends badly", Proverb,"/wɒt stɑːts ˈbædli, endz ˈbædli/" | A saying meaning that if a situation begins with unresolved problems (like the harsh Treaty of Versailles), it will likely result in a disastrous conclusion." | "Lo que mal empieza, |
| Arms race, Noun Phrase,/ˈɑːmz reɪs/ | "A rapid, competitive increase in the quantity or quality of instruments of military power by rival countries." | Carrera armamentística |
| Cult of the military, Noun Phrase,/kʌlt əv ðə ˈmɪlətri/ | An extreme admiration and glorification of the armed forces and aggressive military ideals within a society. | Culto a los militares |
| Living space (Lebensraum), Noun Phrase,/ˈlɪvɪŋ speɪs/ | Territory that a nation believes is essential for its natural development and survival; a concept heavily used by Nazi Germany to justify invading Eastern Europe | Espacio vital |
| Stab-in-the-back, Noun Phrase,/stæb ɪn ðə bæk/," | A betrayal. In this context, the Dolchstoßlegende, a harmful conspiracy myth that Germany didn't lose WWI on the battlefield, but was betrayed from within by politicians and Jewish people." | (Teoría de la) puñ |
| War guilt clause, Noun Phrase,/ˈwɔː ɡɪlt klɔːz/," | "Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles, which forced Germany to accept complete and sole responsibility for causing the First World War. | Cláusula de culpabilidad de guerra |
| Aggression, Noun,/əˈɡreʃn/ | Unprovoked attacks or hostile actions against another country. | Agresión |
| Carnage, Noun,/ˈkɑːnɪdʒ/ | The killing of a large number of people; brutal slaughter (used in the video to describe WWI). | ,Carnicería / Matanza |
| Chancellor, Noun,/ˈtʃɑːnsələ(r)/ | "The head of the government in some European countries, such as Germany or Austria." | Canciller |
| Conquest, Noun,/ˈkɒŋkwest/ | The assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force. | Conquista |
| Diplomat, Noun,/ˈdɪpləmæt/ | "An official representing a country abroad, tasked with managing international relations." | Diplomático/a |
| Dictator, Noun,/dɪkˈteɪtə(r)/, | "A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force." | Dictador |
| Scourge, Noun,/skɜːdʒ/ | A person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction. | ,Azote / Plaga |
| Submission, Noun,/səbˈmɪʃn/ | The action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person. | Sumisión |
| Stormtrooper, Noun,/ˈstɔːmtruːpə(r)/ | A member of the Nazi militia (Sturmabteilung or SA) known for their violence and intimidation tactics | ,Soldado de asalto (Tropa de asalto) |
| Might makes right, Proverb,/maɪt meɪks raɪt/, | "The dangerous idea that those who are the strongest have the right to do whatever they want and impose their will on the weak. The newsreel states this is a ""false idea.""" | La fuerza da el derecho / El pez grande se come al chico. |
| With a mailed fist,Idiom,/wɪð ə meɪld fɪst/ | "To rule or treat someone with extreme severity and military force (a ""mail"" is a type of armour). The newsreel contrasts ""friendship"" with the reality of the ""mailed fist"". | ,Con puño de hierro |
| An iron ring, Noun Phrase,/ən ˈaɪən rɪŋ/ | A metaphor used to describe a sense of being completely surrounded or encircled by hostile forces or enemies (referring to France's geographic position) | Un anillo de hierro / Cerco de hierro |
| Goose-stepping, Adjective,/ˈɡuːs stepɪŋ/ | ,Referring to a military marching step in which the legs are kept strictly straight; heavily associated with authoritarian regimes like Nazi Germany | Marcha de la oca (Paso de ganso) |
| To be at heart (a peace-loving nation), Idiom,/tə bi ət hɑːt/ | "Used to describe what a person or a country is truly like deep down, despite outward appearances or necessary actions.", | Ser en el fondo (una nación pacífica) |
| Lightning-like invasion, Noun Phrase,/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ laɪk ɪnˈveɪʒn/ | "A direct English translation and description of Blitzkrieg—a sudden, extremely fast, and overwhelming military attack." | ,Invasión relámpago |
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