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retaguarda
[ʁe.ta.ɡu̯aɾ.da]
noun
feminine
pl: retaguardas
rear guard
1.
The rear section of a military formation; soldiers positioned at the back to protect from behind
The rear guard held the position while the main forces retreated.
A retaguarda manteve a posição enquanto as forças principais se retiravam.
2.
The back or rear part of something; the background or less visible aspect
She worked behind the scenes, in the retaguard of the operation.
Ela trabalhou nos bastidores, na retaguarda da operação.
3.
Support or backup resources kept in reserve
They maintained a strong retaguard of supplies.
Eles mantinham uma forte retaguarda de suprimentos.
Synonyms
retaguardia
retro
fundo
background
Antonyms
vanguarda
frente
dianteira
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
retaguarda
Standard usage in military and general contexts
Portugal
retaguarda
Standard usage, also used metaphorically in business contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
na retaguarda de
por trás da retaguarda
retaguarda estratégica
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