Retaguardia (en. Rear)

/retaɡwarðja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Zone or place located at the back of a military force or group of people.

The commander ordered to reinforce the rearguard to protect the battalion.

El comandante ordenó reforzar la retaguardia para proteger al batallón.

Logistical and strategic support that is located behind the front lines of combat.

The rearguard was key to the supply of resources during the battle.

La retaguardia fue clave para el suministro de recursos durante la batalla.

In non-military situations, it refers to the back part or defenses of a group.

We need to strengthen the rearguard of our business strategy.

Necesitamos fortalecer la retaguardia de nuestra estrategia comercial.

From Spanish re- + (war) guard, referring to the part that is kept behind.

to be in the rearguard

Staying behind in a situation, either physically or in a process.

estar en la retaguardia

to protect the rearguard

To secure the back or less visible part of a group or action.

proteger la retaguardia

rearguard forces

Units responsible for security and protection at the rear.

fuerzas de retaguardia

guard

Person or group responsible for security.

guardia

vanguard

Front part of a group, opposed to the rearguard.

vanguardia

strategy

Planning and organizing actions to achieve a goal.

estrategia

To be on the defensive

The rearguard of our team means we are on the defensive in this meeting.

La retaguardia de nuestro equipo significa que estamos a la defensiva en esta reunión.

To watch one's back

We always need to watch the rearguard when going to negotiate.

Siempre tenemos que cuidar la retaguardia cuando vamos a negociar.