Adelante (en. Forward)

/a.deˈlan.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Toward the front or in a more advanced position.
Let’s move forward on the road.
Vamos adelante en la carretera.
Indicates progress in an action or situation.
His career is advancing without obstacles.
Su carrera avanza adelante sin obstáculos.
Used to urge action or to continue.
Go ahead, don’t stop!
¡Adelante, no te detengas!

Etymology

From Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'lante' (from 'latus', which means 'side').

Common Phrases and Expressions

move forward with confidence
Proceed with confidence.
adelante con confianza
onward and upward
Advance with optimism.
adelante y hacia arriba
cheer up and move forward
Motivate yourself to keep going.
anímate y adelante

Related Words

advance
Move forward or progress.
avanzar
progress
Develop or improve in something.
progresar
continue
Keep going with an action.
continuar

Slang Meanings

Give it your all
You have to give it your all and move forward in life.
Tienes que echarle ganas y avanzar adelante en la vida.
Put in effort
If you want to achieve your goals, put in effort and go for it.
Si quieres lograr tus metas, ponle empeño y adelante.