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    Adelantándose (en. Moving ahead)

    /a.ðe.lanˈtan̪.ðo.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move forward in time or in an action.
    He is getting ahead in his studies to finish early.
    Está adelantándose en sus estudios para terminar antes.
    To gain an advance before others.
    He is getting ahead in the race to win the competition.
    Se está adelantando en la carrera para ganar la competencia.
    To take the lead in an activity.
    He is getting ahead in the project to impress the boss.
    Se está adelantando en el proyecto para impresionar al jefe.

    Etymology

    From the verb adelantar, which comes from the Latin 'ante', meaning 'before', and 'latare', meaning 'light, height'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anticipating events
    To act before an event or situation occurs.
    adelantándose a los hechos
    getting ahead in the race
    To take the lead or initiate an effort before others.
    adelantándose en la carrera

    Related Words

    to advance
    To make an effort to surpass others in some activity.
    adelantar
    advance
    Progress or improvement in a process.
    avance
    to anticipate
    To foresee something and act accordingly before it occurs.
    anticipar

    Slang Meanings

    To be the first to know or do something.
    He is always getting ahead with the news.
    Él siempre está adelantándose con las noticias.
    To take initiative before others.
    If you don’t get ahead, you will fall behind.
    Si no te adelantas, te quedas atrás.