Spanish Conversation · Level 4
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Spanish word
adelantado
Pronunciation
IPA/aðelanˈtaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveearly
Example
Llegaste adelantado a la cita.
You arrived early for the appointment.
More examples
El equipo está adelantado respecto al calendario.
The team is ahead of schedule.
Core concept
Clock showing an arrival before the appointment time.
Common phrases
llegar adelantado a la reunión
arrive early for the meeting
estar adelantado con los plazos
be ahead on deadlines
Similar words
temprano: Occurs earlier than the usual or expected time.
puntual: Arrives exactly at the appointed time, not late.
anticipado: Takes place before the originally scheduled time.
Definition in Spanish
Que llega o sucede antes del tiempo previsto o antes que otras personas o cosas.
Word origin
The adjective is the past participle of adelantar, formed from a- plus delante (from Latin de + ante 'before'), and it expresses being placed ahead in time.
Usage tips
- When speaking of timetables, estar adelantado describes a vehicle or schedule running ahead of time, while avanzado or precoz are used for advanced skill or development.