Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
avance
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβanθe/
Meaning
- masculine nounprogress
Example
Veo un avance en tu español.
I see progress in your Spanish.
More examples
Hemos logrado un avance continuo con la práctica diaria.
We have made continuous progress with daily practice.
Core concept
Visible step forward in ability, project, or situation.
Common phrases
un avance notable
notable progress
avance continuo
continuous progress
avance en mis habilidades
progress in my skills
Similar words
progreso: Gradual forward movement over time in a project, skill, or overall development.
mejora: Improved condition or ability, a clear increase in quality or performance.
Definition in Spanish
Progreso o mejoría que muestra que algo avanza, aplicado a habilidades, proyectos o situaciones.
Word origin
From the verb avanzar 'to advance', originally meaning 'go forward', the noun names the resulting forward movement or improvement.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are 'ver avances' and 'notar avances', and speakers often follow with a brief concrete example to specify what improved.