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    Avanzaban (en. They were advancing)

    /aβanˈθaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make a movement forward or progress in an activity.
    The soldiers were advancing toward the frontline.
    Los soldados avanzaban hacia la línea de combate.
    Progress in a process or activity.
    The students were progressing in their studies at a good pace.
    Los estudiantes avanzaban en sus estudios con buen ritmo.
    Improve or increase in a specific area.
    Technology was advancing rapidly in recent years.
    La tecnología avanzaba rápidamente en los últimos años.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avanzar', which comes from the Latin 'avantiare', from 'annus', widely used in the evolution of the language.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    advance by leaps and bounds
    Progress very quickly.
    avanzar a pasos agigantados
    there is no progress
    There is no progress in a situation.
    no hay avance
    advance with caution
    Proceed with caution in a context.
    avanzar con cautela

    Related Words

    advance
    Make a movement forward.
    avanzar
    advance
    The act of advancing or the progress made.
    avance
    progress
    Development or improvement in a condition or situation.
    progreso

    Slang Meanings

    Move forward with determination.
    Despite the obstacles, we keep advancing.
    A pesar de los obstáculos, seguimos avanzando.
    Make progress toward a goal or project.
    Yesterday we made quite a bit of progress in the construction.
    Ayer avanzamos bastante en la construcción.