Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
vanguardia
Pronunciation
IPA/baŋˈgwaɾðja/
Meaning
- feminine nounforefront
Example
Nuestra empresa está en la vanguardia de la tecnología.
Our company is at the forefront of technology.
More examples
Los diseñadores quieren estar a la vanguardia del mercado.
Designers want to be at the forefront of the market.
Core concept
The cutting edge that leads a discipline or movement.
Common phrases
estar a la vanguardia
be at the forefront
a la vanguardia de
at the forefront of
la vanguardia tecnológica
the technological vanguard
Similar words
innovación: Process of changing things by applying new ideas, techniques, or technologies.
novedad: A recent novelty or new arrival that stands out for being new.
avance: An advance or development that represents measurable forward movement.
liderazgo: Ability or role of uniting and steering people toward common goals.
Definition in Spanish
Concepto que indica lo más avanzado o pionero dentro de una disciplina, tendencia o movimiento.
Word origin
The word comes from French avant-garde, literally 'before guard', and originally referred to a military front line before being applied to pioneering arts, ideas, and technologies.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with articles or verbs, for example 'la vanguardia' or 'estar a la vanguardia de...', and typically describes a movement or position rather than a person's title.
Other meanings
- frontnoun
- front linenoun
- vanguardnoun
Opposites
- conservadurismoconservatismnoun
- tradicióntraditionnoun
Related words
- vanguardistaavant-gardeadjective