B1 Expression Formal

essere d'avanguardia

to be cutting-edge

Significado

To be modern and advanced.

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Contexto cultural

The term is inseparable from the 'Futurismo' movement of the early 20th century, which celebrated speed and machines. In Milan, being 'd'avanguardia' is a business requirement. Brands like Prada are often described this way. Italy's 'Compasso d'Oro' award often goes to products that are 'd'avanguardia' in their use of materials. In Italian politics, 'vanguard' can refer to groups pushing for radical social change.

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Use it in your CV

Describe your skills or projects as 'd'avanguardia' to show you are innovative.

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Don't overdo it

If you call everything 'd'avanguardia', you'll sound like a salesperson.

Significado

To be modern and advanced.

🎯

Use it in your CV

Describe your skills or projects as 'd'avanguardia' to show you are innovative.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you call everything 'd'avanguardia', you'll sound like a salesperson.

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The 'Avanti' alternative

In a bar with friends, say 'Sei troppo avanti!' to compliment someone's clever idea.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

Questa nuova galleria d'arte espone solo opere ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: d'avanguardia

The phrase is invariable and uses the preposition 'di' (contracted to d').

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?

A) Il mio caffè è d'avanguardia. B) La nostra ricerca sul cancro è d'avanguardia. C) Ho comprato un vestito d'avanguardia ieri.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: B

While C is possible, B is the most standard professional use for high-level innovation.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.

Where would you most likely see the headline 'Un'architettura d'avanguardia'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A design magazine

'Avanguardia' is a staple of design and architecture discourse.

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Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Questa nuova galleria d'arte espone solo opere ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: d'avanguardia

The phrase is invariable and uses the preposition 'di' (contracted to d').

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context? Choose B1

A) Il mio caffè è d'avanguardia. B) La nostra ricerca sul cancro è d'avanguardia. C) Ho comprato un vestito d'avanguardia ieri.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: B

While C is possible, B is the most standard professional use for high-level innovation.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context. situation_matching A2

Where would you most likely see the headline 'Un'architettura d'avanguardia'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A design magazine

'Avanguardia' is a staple of design and architecture discourse.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

Yes, but it usually refers to their ideas or their style rather than their personality. 'Lui è un medico d'avanguardia' is perfect.

Usually, yes. However, in art, it can sometimes be used slightly sarcastically if something is 'too' weird.

'D'avanguardia' is more like an adjective (a quality). 'All'avanguardia' is more like a position (being at the front). They are often interchangeable.

No, it remains 'd'avanguardia' even for plural nouns. 'Le scoperte d'avanguardia'.

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all'ultimo grido

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essere avanti

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to be ahead

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vecchia scuola

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old school

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pioniere

similar

pioneer

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