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avanzadilla
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la avanzadilla
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (military)
a. advance party
El coronel mandó una avanzadilla para determinar la posición exacta del enemigo.The colonel sent an advance party to determine the enemy's exact position.
b. scouting party
La avanzadilla cayó en una emboscada y los diez soldados fueron hechos prisioneros.The scouting party was ambushed and the ten soldiers were taken prisoner.
c. outpost
La avanzadilla estaba formada por los soldados más valientes del regimiento.The outpost was made up by the bravest soldiers in the regiment.
2. (figurative) (forefront)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. vanguard
Este grupo de pintores y compositores fue la avanzadilla de la revolución artística que tendría lugar a mediados de siglo.This group of painters and composers was the vanguard of the artistic revolution that would take place in the middle of the century.
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