English–Spanish

“ahead” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aðeˈlante/

Example

Sigue adelante, ya casi llegamos.

Keep moving ahead, we're almost there.

Illustration for adelante (ahead)

How to say “ahead” in Spanish

“Ahead” in Spanish is adelante. adelante can also mean “forward”.

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Full entry for adelante: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adelante

Pon la mesa un poco adelante.

Move the table forward a little.

Tips for using adelante

  • Adelante has no written accent and is distinct from adelanto, which is a noun meaning an advance or an upfront payment.

Related English words

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