Artilleros (en. Gunners)

aɾtijeɾos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Soldiers responsible for handling and operating artillery on a battlefield.
The gunners were fundamental to the victory in the battle.
Los artilleros fueron fundamentales en la victoria de la batalla.
Professionals who operate heavy weapon systems.
Gunners receive specialized training for the use of artillery pieces.
Los artilleros reciben entrenamiento especializado para el uso de piezas de artillería.
Military personnel who handle cannons, howitzers, and other similar armaments.
In the army, gunners are essential for fire support.
En el ejército, los artilleros son esenciales para el apoyo de fuego.

Etymology

The term comes from the French 'artiller', which means 'to arm' or 'to handle weapons'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gunners in action
Description of gunners operating in combat.
artilleros en acción
artillery fire
Firing of artillery weapons on an enemy position.
fuego de artillería

Related Words

artillery
Set of military units that operate large-caliber firearms.
artillería
cannon
An artillery weapon that fires projectiles at long distances.
cañón

Slang Meanings

Raw power in combat.
During an assault, the gunners are the brute force that overwhelms the enemy.
Durante un asalto, los artilleros son la fuerza bruta que abruma al enemigo.
War boys.
That group of friends always calls themselves the gunners of the neighborhood.
Ese grupo de amigos siempre se llama los artilleros del barrio.