Insurrectos (en. Insurgents)

/in-sur-ré-ctos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who revolt against an established authority.
The insurgents fought for their rights in the revolution.
Los insurrectos lucharon por sus derechos en la revolución.
Militants who participate in an insurrection.
The insurgents organized into groups to resist the government.
Los insurrectos se organizaron en grupos para resistir al gobierno.
Individuals who challenge the established power.
The insurgents were considered heroes by some and seditious by others.
Los insurrectos eran considerados héroes por algunos y sediciosos por otros.

Etymology

From the Latin 'insurrectus', which means risen.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insurgents in arms
Those who rise up in arms against the established power.
insurrectos en armas
insurrectional action
The act of rising in rebellion.
acción insurreccional

Related Words

insurrection
Uprising against an authority.
insurrección
revolution
Radical and violent change of the political system.
revolución

Slang Meanings

A person who does not abide by established norms.
He has always been an insurgent, challenging authority.
Siempre ha sido un insurrecto, desafiando a la autoridad.
Someone who is against the system.
He is a societal insurgent, always protesting.
Es un insurrecto de la sociedad, siempre protestando.