Also means
gunner
Usage Note
Artillero refers to a soldier who operates artillery. The feminine form is artillera. In modern military contexts the term covers tank or missile crews as well as traditional cannon operators.
Examples
"El artillero disparó el cañón."
Natural Translation
The artilleryman fired the cannon.

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