Adelentar (en. Overtake)

/a.ðe.lenˈtar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an action happen sooner than planned.

The boss decided to move the meeting up to tomorrow.

El jefe decidió adelantar la reunión para mañana.

To move faster than someone or something.

I decided to get ahead of my colleagues in the race.

Decidí adelantarme a mis compañeros en la carrera.

To make a payment in advance.

I was able to make the rent payment early this month.

Pude adelantar el pago del alquiler este mes.

From the verb 'adelantar', which comes from the prefix 'a-' and 'delantar' which means to carry something forward.

to move the time forward

To make something happen faster or before expected.

adelantar el tiempo

to change the date

To change a date to an earlier one.

adelantar la fecha

advance

Amount of money or thing delivered before its due time.

adelanto

advanced

One who is further ahead than others in a specific context.

adelantado

To do something before it was expected.

Be careful not to get too far ahead in line.

Ten cuidado de no adelantar demasiado en la fila.

To take the lead in a situation.

Always try to get ahead on projects, that’s how you establish yourself.

Siempre trata de adelantar en los proyectos, así se asienta.