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    Vanguardia (en. Vanguard)

    /banˈɡwaɾðja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of the army that advances first in a military action.
    The vanguard of the army was the first to reach the battlefield.
    La vanguardia del ejército fue la primera en llegar al campo de batalla.
    Group of artists or intellectuals who introduce innovations in their field.
    The vanguard of modern art challenges traditional norms.
    La vanguardia del arte moderno desafía las normas tradicionales.
    Movement that leads new trends in any area.
    The technological vanguard is always a step ahead in innovation.
    La vanguardia tecnológica siempre está un paso adelante en innovación.

    Etymology

    From the French 'avant-garde', which means 'in front of the guard'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be at the forefront
    To be in a leadership position in a movement or trend.
    estar en la vanguardia
    the artistic vanguard
    The group of artists that leads innovation in art.
    la vanguardia artística
    technological vanguard
    Developments or products that are the most advanced in technology.
    vanguardia tecnológica

    Related Words

    avant-garde
    Term used in French and English that means the same as 'vanguardia' in Spanish.
    avant-garde
    innovation
    The process of introducing something new or different.
    innovación

    Slang Meanings

    To be fashionable or trendy.
    That store is at the forefront; they always have the latest in fashion.
    Esa tienda es vanguardia, siempre tienen lo último en moda.
    To be the first to adopt something new.
    He is avant-garde; he always tries new apps before anyone else.
    Él es de vanguardia, siempre prueba las nuevas aplicaciones antes que nadie.