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    Flanco (en. Flank)

    /ˈflanko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lateral part of an object or body.
    The wound was on the right flank of the soldier.
    La herida estaba en el flanco derecho del soldado.
    Difficulty or weakness in a specific aspect.
    The team showed flanks in their defense during the match.
    El equipo mostró flancos en su defensa durante el partido.
    In the military context, the side of a formation or strategy.
    The commander decided to attack the enemy flank to destabilize it.
    El comandante decidió atacar el flanco enemigo para desestabilizarlo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'flancus', which means 'side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    by the flank
    From one side, often used in strategies.
    por el flanco
    weak flank
    A vulnerable or less defended part.
    flanco débil
    attack from the flank
    Move to attack the side of an enemy.
    atacar por el flanco

    Related Words

    lateral
    That is found to the side of something.
    lateral
    side
    Lateral part of an object or being, similar to flank.
    costado
    defense
    Action of protecting a place or position, related to flank tactics.
    defensa

    Slang Meanings

    To have an unprotected or vulnerable side in a situation.
    In the discussion, I attacked from the flank when he couldn't defend himself.
    En la discusión, le tiré por el flanco cuando no podía defenderse.
    To refer to a lack of attention in a specific context.
    I saw you at the bar, but you had an open flank; no one was watching your drink.
    Te vi en el bar, pero tenías un flanco abierto; nadie estaba cuidando tu bebida.