Abansado

cutting-edge; advanced; modernadjective

Alternative meanings

advanced; modern; cutting-edge; ahead because of innovation, development, or technology; going beyond what is common

Pronunciation

ah-bahn-SAH-doh

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish avanzado. In Bisaya/Cebuano it can describe something advanced, ahead, or modern. For vanguardia as forefront or front line, sa panguna or pangunang bahin may fit depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

advanced; modern; innovative; at the forefront; leading/front part

Related words and expressions

innovation; innovative; modern; technology; leading/main; development; new

Meaning and usage notes

Use abansado for cutting-edge technology, ideas, design, or methods. If vanguardia refers to an experimental artistic movement, inobatibo or the loanword avant-garde may be needed depending on the audience. If it means being at the front of a group, use sa panguna or pangunang bahin.