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ponta de lança

[ˈpõ.tɐ dɨ ˈlɐ̃.sɐ]
nounfemininepl: pontas de lança
spearhead
1. The sharp pointed end of a spear or lance used as a weapon
The warrior sharpened the spearhead before battle.
O guerreiro afiou a ponta de lança antes da batalha.
2. The leading position or forefront of an attack, movement, or initiative
The company was at the spearhead of technological innovation.
A empresa estava na ponta de lança da inovação tecnológica.
3. A person or group leading an effort or campaign
She was the spearhead of the environmental movement.
Ela era a ponta de lança do movimento ambiental.
NYC Slang
spearhead; the tip of the spear
Synonyms
vanguardafrenteliderançavanguardista
Antonyms
retaguardafundofundo do pelotão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponta de lança
Most common usage in both literal and figurative contexts
São Paulo
ponta de lança
Standard usage, particularly in business and technology contexts
Portugal
ponta de lança
Used in both military and figurative contexts, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na ponta de lança - to be at the forefront
levar a ponta de lança - to lead the charge
na ponta de lança de algo - at the forefront of something
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