Avanzar (en. Advance)

/aβanˈθaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move to a more advanced position.

The army decided to advance towards the capital.

El ejército decidió avanzar hacia la capital.

To progress in the development of a project or activity.

We must advance in the research to obtain results.

Debemos avanzar en la investigación para obtener resultados.

To approach a place or person.

We are advancing towards the airport to catch the flight.

Avanzamos hacia el aeropuerto para tomar el vuelo.

To increase or improve in a situation.

I want to advance in my professional career.

Quiero avanzar en mi carrera profesional.

From Latin 'avantiare', which means 'to go forward'.

advance by leaps and bounds

To progress rapidly and significantly.

avanzar a pasos agigantados

gain ground

To gain ground or advantage in a conflict or situation.

avanzar terreno

move the clock forward

To increase the time on a clock or schedule.

avanzar la hora

advance

The act of advancing or progress.

avance

advanced

That has progressed or is at a higher level.

avanzado

I advance

The action of advancing.

avanzo

To get ahead despite difficulties.

You have to advance despite the obstacles.

Hay que avanzar a pesar de los obstáculos.

To improve in a complicated situation.

She knows how to advance in this mess.

Ella sabe avanzar en este lío.