Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/mãŋˈɡwaɾ.ðja/

Translation options into English

1. Vanguard
2. Forefront

Meaning

Meaning: "Manguardia" refers to the concept of being at the forefront or leading position in a particular field or movement. In the field of architecture and construction in Mexico, "manguardia" has a specific connotation related to innovative and avant-garde design and building techniques. This term is considered somewhat archaic and is not frequently used in modern Spanish language. When used, it is more commonly found in written contexts than in oral speech in Mexico.

Example Sentences

1. La arquitectura mexicana siempre ha estado a la manguardia en cuanto a diseño sostenible.
   English: Mexican architecture has always been at the forefront in terms of sustainable design.

2. El arquitecto propuso un plan para llevar el edificio a la manguardia de la tecnología.
   English: The architect proposed a plan to bring the building to the forefront of technology.

Idiomatic Expressions

Expressions: "Manguardia" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

Etymology: The word "manguardia" comes from the combination of "mano" (hand) and "guardia" (guard). It originally referred to the group of soldiers that marched at the front or head of an army.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: 1. Avanzada (Advance) 2. Vértice (Vertex)

Antonyms: 1. Retaguardia (Rearguard) 2. Atraso (Delay)