Spanish word

adelante

Pronunciation

IPA/aðeˈlante/

Meaning

  • adverbahead, forward

Example

Sigue adelante, ya casi llegamos.

Keep moving ahead, we're almost there.

Illustration for adelante (ahead)

More examples

Pon la mesa un poco adelante.

Move the table forward a little.

Core concept

Person at a podium gesturing for the next speaker to continue.

Common phrases

  • seguir adelante

    move forward

  • de ahora en adelante

    from now on

  • salir adelante

    succeed

Similar words

delante: Indicate being positioned directly in front of something or someone.
al frente: Occupy the front or leading position of a line, group, or procession.
por delante: Be located ahead or in front, emphasizing forward placement in space.
más adelante: Point to a spot that lies further ahead in space or later along a route.

Definition in Spanish

Señala avanzar en el espacio, el tiempo o en una tarea, y que funciona como interjección para autorizar o invitar a continuar.

Word origin

Historically a joined with delante, where delante comes from Latin de 'from' + ante 'before', producing the sense 'in front' that underlies the modern adverb and interjection.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • go aheadinterjection

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