avanzada
/ah-bahn-SAH-dah/
advanced
Advanced technology represented by a futuristic robot and a hologram.
avanzada(adjective)
advanced
?describing technology, methods, or ideas
,late
?referring to age
forward-thinking
?referring to progressive ideas
📝 In Action
Esta computadora tiene una tecnología muy avanzada.
A2This computer has very advanced technology.
Es una mujer de edad avanzada.
B1She is a woman of advanced age.
Sus ideas son demasiado avanzadas para su época.
B2Her ideas are too advanced for her time.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching with Feminine Nouns
Use 'avanzada' only when describing words that are feminine, like 'la tecnología' or 'la idea'. If you are describing a masculine word, you must use 'avanzado'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'vieja' vs 'avanzada'
Mistake: "Using 'vieja' to describe an elderly person."
Correction: Use 'de edad avanzada' to be much more polite and respectful when talking about someone's age.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Progress
Use this word when you want to emphasize that something is at the 'cutting edge' or very modern.
The vanguard leading the way forward.
avanzada(noun)
vanguard
?the group leading a movement or military force
,advance guard
?soldiers sent ahead of the main body
outpost
?a small military camp at a distance from the main army
📝 In Action
La avanzada del ejército llegó a la frontera al amanecer.
C1The army's advance guard reached the border at dawn.
Este grupo de científicos es la avanzada de la investigación genética.
C2This group of scientists is the vanguard of genetic research.
💡 Grammar Points
The Noun 'Avanzada'
When used as a noun, it refers to a physical group of people or a figurative group of leaders in a field.
⭐ Usage Tips
Vanguard vs. Avanzada
While 'vanguardia' is more common for art and fashion, 'avanzada' is more common for military or exploratory groups.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: avanzada
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'avanzada' correctly to describe a feminine noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'avanzada' for a man?
Only if you are describing a feminine thing the man has. For example, 'Su técnica (feminine) es avanzada'. If you are describing the man himself, you must use 'avanzado'.
Is 'avanzada' the same as 'vanguardia'?
They are very close! 'Vanguardia' is more common for social movements and art, while 'avanzada' often refers to a physical group of people moving ahead of others, like in the military.