Adelanté (en. Forward)

/ade.lan'te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move or go further in time or space.
Yesterday I moved my appointment with the doctor forward.
Ayer adelanté mi cita con el médico.
To do something earlier than expected or scheduled.
I completed the work ahead of the deadline.
Adelanté el trabajo para entregarlo antes de la fecha límite.
To progress or advance in a process or activity.
With effort and dedication, I made significant progress in my studies.
Con esfuerzo y dedicación, adelanté mucho en mis estudios.

Etymology

From the verb 'adelantar', which comes from the Latin 'ad' (to) and 'ante' (before).

Common Phrases and Expressions

I moved a step forward
I made progress on my project.
adelanté un paso
I set the clock forward
I set the clock ahead of schedule.
adelanté el reloj
I initiated the dialogue
I started the conversation earlier than planned.
adelanté el diálogo

Related Words

to advance
To do something earlier than expected.
adelantar
advance
Progress or improvement in a situation.
avance
anticipation
Action of anticipating or foreseeing something.
anticipación

Slang Meanings

To finish something ahead of time.
Whenever I can, I get ahead of household chores.
Siempre que puedo, me adelanto a las tareas del hogar.
To be the first to do something.
At the party, I took the lead and was the first to dance.
En la fiesta, me adelanté y fui el primero en bailar.