guerrilla

a type of warfare in which small groups fight against a larger, organized army using surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics

guerrilla, lucha irregular

Collocations guerrilla warfare · guerrilla fighter

• The guerrillas launched a surprise attack on the government forces.

  Los guerrilleros lanzaron un ataque sorpresa contra las fuerzas gubernamentales.

a small group of people who fight against a larger, organized force or system using surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics

grupo rebelde, movimiento insurgente

Collocations guerrilla movement · guerrilla group

• The guerrilla movement has been active in the region for years.

  El movimiento guerrillero ha estado activo en la región durante años.