Adelanto (en. Advancement)

/a.deˈlan.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An advance or progress in a matter.
The advance in the research has been remarkable.
El adelanto en la investigación ha sido notable.
The early delivery of a sum of money.
I received an advance on my salary for my overtime hours.
Recibí un adelanto de sueldo por mis horas extras.
An advance payment.
The client requested an advance on the payment for the service.
El cliente solicitó un adelanto del pago del servicio.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

advance payment
Pre-delivery of an amount of money.
adelanto de pago
progress advance
Initial progress in the execution of a task or project.
adelanto de obra
critical advance
Anticipation of an analysis or evaluation.
adelanto crítico

Related Words

adelantar
Verb that means to move forward in time or in a process.
adelantar
adelantado
One that is ahead in time or in progress.
adelantado

Slang Meanings

A payment received in advance.
I received an advance for the project.
Me dieron un adelanto por el proyecto.
Notable improvement or progress in a situation.
The project made great progress this week.
El proyecto tuvo un gran adelanto esta semana.