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    Adelantó (en. Advancement)

    /aðeˈlant̪o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something arrive earlier than expected.
    The project was advanced by a week.
    El proyecto se adelantó una semana.
    To surpass someone in a race or process.
    She outpaced everyone in the competition.
    Ella adelantó a todos en la competición.
    To deliver a sum of money before it is stipulated.
    The boss advanced the payment of the salary.
    El jefe adelantó el pago del salario.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'adelantar', which derives from the Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'lante' (moving forward).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    advance payment
    Early delivery of a sum of money.
    adelanto de pago
    technological advance
    Significant progress in technology.
    adelanto tecnológico
    advancement of the date
    Move a previously established date forward.
    adelanto de la fecha

    Related Words

    adelantar
    To make something arrive earlier.
    adelantar
    adelantamiento
    Action of advancing.
    adelantamiento
    adelanto
    Amount or part that is delivered beforehand.
    adelanto

    Slang Meanings

    To do something before anyone else.
    She always advanced at work.
    Ella siempre adelantó en el trabajo.
    To mean that an event will take place earlier than expected.
    The show was advanced for unexpected reasons.
    El show adelantó por motivos inesperados.