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en garde

/ɒ̃ ˈɡɑːrd/

Traducción: Término de esgrima utilizado como advertencia para adoptar una posición defensiva antes del combate; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar disposición a la confrontación o al desafío.

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/ɒ̃ ˈɡɑːrd/C1formalsport
  • esTérmino de esgrima utilizado como advertencia para adoptar una posición defensiva antes del combate; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar disposición a la confrontación o al desafío.

A fencing term used as a warning to assume a defensive position before a match; also used figuratively to indicate readiness for a confrontation or challenge.

  1. Fencing stanceB2formal

    A command used in fencing to signal the start of a bout, meaning 'on guard' or 'ready'.

    esEn guardia

    • The referee shouted 'En garde!' and the match began.
    • He assumed the en garde position with his sword raised.
    • Fencers must be in the en garde stance before the signal.
  2. Ready positionC1informal

    A state of readiness or alertness, often used metaphorically in competitive situations.

    esEn guardia

    • The team was en garde for the final match of the season.
    • She stayed en garde during the entire negotiation.
    • He was always en garde, ready to defend his position.