Adelántate (en. Come forward)

/a.de.lán.ta.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Move forward or get ahead of something or someone.

Get ahead in line to catch up with your friends.

Adelántate en la fila para alcanzar a tus amigos.

Take the initiative or act in advance.

It's better to get ahead and finish your homework before the teacher arrives.

Es mejor que te adelantes y termines tu tarea antes de que llegue el profesor.

Overtake someone or something in time or space.

If you get ahead, you will reach the finish line first.

Si te adelantas, llegarás a la meta primero.

From the verb adelantar, which comes from Latin 'ad' and 'ante'.

get ahead of the times

Act before circumstances require it.

adelántate a los tiempos

step up and don't fall behind

Strive to advance and not fall behind.

adelántate y no te quedes atrás

adelantar

To take an action or move forward.

adelantar

anticipate

To foresee and act before a situation occurs.

anticipar

To hurry up

If you want to see that movie, you better get ahead and buy the tickets.

Si quieres ver esa película, mejor adelántate y compra los boletos.

To take the lead

In the game, you need to get ahead of others to win.

En el juego, necesitas adelántate a los demás para ganar.