What does "retaguardia" mean in English?

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Spanish

retaguardia

English

rear guard

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Alternative translations of "retaguardia"

rear
back
rearguard
reserve

Examples of how to use "retaguardia" in Spanish

Spanish
Se quedó en la retaguardia.
English
He stayed at the rear.
Spanish
La retaguardia protege al ejército durante la noche.
English
The rear guards the army during the night.
Spanish
Colocaron suministros en la retaguardia segura.
English
They placed supplies in the safe rear area.
Spanish
Ella trabaja en la retaguardia administrativa.
English
She works in the administrative back office.
Spanish
Defendieron la retaguardia durante la retirada.
English
They defended the rear during the retreat.

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Se quedó en la retaguardia.

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