How to Say "forefront" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “forefront” is “vanguardia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Esta empresa siempre está a la vanguardia de la tecnología móvil.
This company is always at the forefront of mobile technology.
Nuestra universidad se sitúa en la vanguardia de la investigación médica.
Our university is at the cutting edge of medical research.
Queremos estar en la vanguardia del cambio social.
We want to be at the lead of social change.
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't describe a person, this word is always 'la vanguardia'. You never use 'el'.
The Magic 'A'
When saying you are 'at' the forefront, Spanish almost always uses the phrase 'a la vanguardia' rather than 'en la'.
Using 'vanguardia' as an Adjective
Mistake: “Es una idea vanguardia.”
Correction: Es una idea de vanguardia o vanguardista.
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