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rearguard in Spanish

rearguard in Spanish is retaguardia, rezaga — rearguard means the rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearguard in Spanish

retaguardia
noun
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
rezaga
noun
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

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 Spanish?

"rearguard" in Spanish is retaguardia, rezaga. 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 Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "rearguard": retaguardia, rezaga.

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