Desertores (en. Deserters)

/deserˈtoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An individual who abruptly abandons their Nation, army, or group.

Army deserters face severe legal consequences.

Los desertores del ejército se enfrentan a severas consecuencias legales.

A person who leaves one cause or belief for another, typically in situations of conflict.

The deserter stated that he no longer believed in the ideology he defended.

El desertor declaró que ya no creía en la ideología que defendía.

In an academic context, it can refer to students who abandon their studies.

The high number of desertors at the university is a cause for concern for the authorities.

El alto número de desertores en la universidad es motivo de preocupación para las autoridades.

The term 'deserter' comes from the Latin 'desertor,' which means 'one who abandons.'

to desert the homeland

To abandon one's country of origin, especially for political reasons.

desertar a la patria

war deserter

A person who deserts from the armed forces during a conflict.

desertor de guerra

system deserters

People who reject and distance themselves from the established norms in a society.

desertores del sistema

desertion

The act of leaving a place or situation, especially in military service contexts.

deserción

escape

The action of escaping or fleeing from a place, associated with a clandestine exit.

fuga

resignation

Act of terminating a position or responsibility, sometimes related to the act of desertion.

renuncia

Someone who leaves for another place without notice.

That guy is a deserter; he disappeared in the middle of the party.

Ese tipo es un desertor, desapareció en medio de la fiesta.

A person who betrays their group or friends.

Don't trust him; he's a deserter who always changes sides.

No confíes en él, es un desertor que siempre cambia de bando.