Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
a modo de avanzada
English translation:
a sort of advance guard [or] first line of defense
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Sep 29, 2011 16:27
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Spanish term
a modo de avanzada
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Architecture
Document about castle, fortifications, and reconstruction in Spain
text: "El resto del islote, que se rodearía de una muralla perimetral, quedaría a modo de avanzada que protegía el fuerte desde el mar."
I'm not sure what "avanzada" is referring to in the text.
Thanks!
I'm not sure what "avanzada" is referring to in the text.
Thanks!
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| 3 +1 | a sort of advance guard [or] first line of defense |
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a sort of advance guard [or] first line of defense
Dicc.RAE: "3. f. Partida de soldados destacada del cuerpo principal, para observar de cerca al enemigo y precaver sorpresas."
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Comment: "That makes sense, thank you!"
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