Avanzó (en. Advanced)

/aβanˈθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To progress or improve in a task or situation.
The project advanced significantly in a few weeks.
El proyecto avanzó mucho en pocas semanas.
To move forward or to a place.
He advanced along the path until he reached the lake.
Avanzó por el sendero hasta llegar al lago.
To develop or make progress in a specific area.
Science has advanced thanks to new technologies.
La ciencia ha avanzado gracias a nuevas tecnologías.

Etymology

The term 'advanced' comes from the verb 'to advance', which has roots in the Latin 'abante', meaning 'forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advance without hurry
To progress calmly and without rush.
avanzar sin prisa
advance at a steady pace
To make secure and determined progress.
avanzar a paso firme
there is no progress
There has been no progress in the situation.
no hay avance

Related Words

advance
To make a movement forward or to make progress.
avanzar
advanced
That has progressed or is at the forefront of a subject or activity.
avanzado
progress
The act of advancing or the progress made in a process.
avance

Slang Meanings

To improve or progress in a complicated situation.
After months of work, progress was finally made in the discussion.
Después de meses de trabajo, finalmente se avanzó en la discusión.
To take action to move forward with something.
It’s time for us to advance; we can no longer stay stagnant.
Es hora de que avancemos, ya no podemos quedarnos estancados.