retaguardia
rearguard
The Spanish term 'retaguardia' translates to 'rearguard' in English. It is a military term, often used to refer to the soldiers who are positioned at the back of an army to protect it from attacks from behind. This word can also be used metaphorically in non-military contexts to refer to individuals or groups providing support or protection from a position of less visibility or recognition. It's composed of 'reta-', meaning 'rear' or 'back', and '-guardia', meaning 'guard'.
Example sentences using: retaguardia
Los soldados mantienen la retaguardia mientras avanzan.
The soldiers keep the rear while moving forward.
In this sentence, 'retaguardia' is used in a military context to signify the troops or positions that are at the rear of a formation or troop movement, providing security and reinforcement for the main force.
El equipo de élite irá al frente, nosotros cubriremos la retaguardia.
The elite team will go ahead, we will cover the rear.
In this sentence, 'retaguardia' is used to denote the position to be held by a team or group in a formation or operation. The phrase suggests a strategic scenario, where the speaker and his group are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring safety from the rear.
El atacante se coló en la retaguardia del equipo y marcó.
The attacker sneaked into the rear of the team and scored.
In this context, 'retaguardia' refers to the defense of a team in a sports context. The phrase paints a scenario in a game, probably soccer, where an attacker manages to bypass the defense guards (retaguardia) and scores a goal.