Adelanta (en. Advance)

/a.ðe.ˈlan.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Move forward or in a certain direction.
The car overtakes all the others on the road.
El coche adelanta a todos los demás en la carretera.
Carry out an activity earlier than expected or scheduled.
She finishes her work early to have free time.
Ella adelanta su trabajo para tener tiempo libre.
Surpass someone in a competition or task.
The runner surpasses his rivals on the last lap.
El corredor adelanta a sus rivales en la última vuelta.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad' meaning 'towards' and 'lanta' which would derive from 'longare', lengthening.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advance the time
Change the time to make it earlier.
adelanta la hora
advance the payment
Make a payment before the deadline.
adelanta el pago
meet the deadlines
Meet the deadlines earlier than agreed.
adelanta los plazos

Related Words

advance
Movement forward or anticipation.
adelanto
advance
Move forward.
avanzar
progress
Development or progress in a situation.
progreso

Slang Meanings

To speed up or act quickly.
If you don’t hurry, you’ll never arrive on time.
Si no adelantas, nunca llegarás a tiempo.
Informally to be up to date or ahead in something.
That boy always finishes his tasks early, he’s a genius.
Ese chico siempre adelanta las tareas, es un genio.