Adelantado (en. Advanced)

/ade.lanˈta.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who has progressed or is advanced in a skill or knowledge.
He is an advanced student who understands higher math concepts.
Es un estudiante adelantado que comprende conceptos de matemáticas superiores.
Indicates that something happens earlier than expected.
The project's delivery was advanced due to good planning.
La entrega del proyecto fue adelantada debido a una buena planificación.
That is in an advanced or leading position.
The car advanced in the race maintained its lead until the end.
El coche adelantado en la carrera mantuvo su ventaja hasta el final.

Etymology

From the verb 'adelantar', composed of the prefix 'a-' and 'delante', with the root 'ante'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ahead in time
That occurs before what was expected.
adelantado en el tiempo
To be very advanced
Refers to someone who has a notable development or advance in something compared to others.
ser muy adelantado

Related Words

Advance
To move forward or make something happen earlier.
adelantar
Advancement
The act of anticipating something or progress in a topic.
adelanto

Slang Meanings

A person who acts very quickly or in advance.
He always arrives early at meetings; he is an advanced one.
Siempre llega antes a las reuniones, es un adelantado.
Someone who anticipates a situation.
He was so attentive that he was the advanced one in the conversation.
Estuvo tan atento que fue el adelantado en la conversación.