Adelantado (en. Advance)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A title or status given to an official or leader with powers in a specific area.
He is considered the adelantado of the new province.
Siya ay itinuturing na adelantado ng bagong lalawigan.
A person who achieved success or recognition early in their field.
As an adelantado in his industry, many strive to emulate him.
Bilang isang adelantado sa kanyang industriya, maraming nagsisikap na gayahin siya.

Etymology

It comes from the Spanish word 'adelantado', meaning 'ahead' or 'born before others'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advanced mind
A mind that is ahead or has a more progressive outlook.
adelantadong isip

Related Words

to move on
A term that refers to leaving or moving to another place, but may also refer to the passage of time or development.
yumaon

Slang Meanings

Early or ahead of schedule
What's the point of your being adelantado, the result in the end still matters.
Ang aanhin ko lang ang pagiging adelantado mo, mahalaga pa rin ang resulta sa huli.
Quick to act
He's so adelantado, he's already there for the problems.
Parang adelantado na siya, nandiyan agad sa mga problema.
First to do everything
This group is always adelantado, they're the first to provide the solution.
Laging adelantado itong grupo, sila pa yung unang nagbigay ng solusyon.