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rearguard in Portuguese

rearguard in Portuguese is retaguarda, zaga — rearguard means the rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearguard in Portuguese

retaguarda
noun
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
zaga
noun
(soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.

What does "rearguard" mean?

  1. noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  2. noun The defence, collectively the defenders.
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What is "rearguard" in Portuguese?

"rearguard" in Portuguese is retaguarda, zaga. rearguard means: The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

Are there other ways to say "rearguard" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "rearguard": retaguarda, zaga.

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