Avanzada (en. Advanced)

/aβanˈθaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A stage of progress or improvement in a specific context.
The technological advancement has changed our way of living.
La avanzada tecnológica ha cambiado nuestra forma de vivir.
Progressive movement towards a goal or objective.
The army's advance was crucial to winning the battle.
La avanzada del ejército fue crucial para ganar la batalla.
A part or section in which more progress has been made than in others.
In the project's advancement, the necessary changes were made.
En la avanzada del proyecto se hicieron los cambios necesarios.

Etymology

From the verb 'avanzar', which comes from the Latin ‘abante’, meaning 'in front of' or 'forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forefront of science
A phase of significant progress in the scientific field.
avanzada de la ciencia
advanced on the path
Progress made in a journey or project.
avanzada en el camino
to be in an advanced position
To be in a state of progress compared to others.
estar en una avanzada

Related Words

to advance
To move forward or progress.
avanzar
advance
Progress or improvement in a situation.
avance
to overtake
To do something ahead of time or to surpass someone.
adelantar

Slang Meanings

To be ahead in a competitive context.
That company is always at the forefront of innovation.
Esa empresa siempre va en avanzada en innovación.
Referring to someone very prepared or advanced in a subject.
She is the most advanced in mathematics in the class.
Ella es la más avanzada en matemáticas de la clase.