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How do you spell Guerrilla?

Correct spelling

guerrilla

From Spanish guerra, war. Double R, double L.

Why is guerrilla spelled this way?

From Spanish guerrilla, little war — the diminutive of guerra. Entered English during the Peninsular War against Napoleon.

Common misspellings of guerrilla

guerillagerillaguerrilagorilla

Example

The guerrilla fighters retreated into the mountains.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell guerrilla?+
The correct spelling is "guerrilla". From Spanish guerra, war. Double R, double L.
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