Spanish Conversation · Level 94
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Spanish word
vanguardista
Pronunciation
IPA/baŋgwaɾˈðista/
Meaning
- adjectiveinnovative
Example
Su propuesta vanguardista sorprendió a todos.
Their innovative proposal surprised everyone.
More examples
La exposición vanguardista atrae a un público joven.
The avant-garde exhibition attracts a young audience.
Core concept
Work that breaks conventions and points to future trends.
Common phrases
exposición vanguardista
avant-garde exhibition
película vanguardista
avant-garde film
Similar words
innovador: Applies novel techniques or solutions to improve or transform a process.
creativo: Produces unique, inventive concepts or artistic expressions.
moderno: Reflects contemporary aesthetics, technology, or cultural norms.
pionero: Explores untested approaches early and lays the groundwork for others.
Definition in Spanish
Que propone ideas o formas nuevas y a menudo anticipa tendencias futuras.
Word origin
Derived from vanguardia (from French avant-garde 'front guard') with the adjectival suffix -ista, literally denoting belonging to or characteristic of the avant-garde.
Usage tips
- When applied to a person, vanguardista implies active leadership of a trend rather than mere novelty, so it suits pioneers more than any new thing.
Other meanings
- avant-gardeadjective
- pioneeringadjective
Opposites
- ortodoxoorthodoxadjective