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adelante

a-deh-LAN-teha.ðeˈlan.t̪e

Come in!, Go ahead!

A person's hand holding open a heavy wooden door, gesturing an invitation into a brightly lit room.

📝 In Action

— ¿Puedo entrar? — ¡Sí, claro, adelante!

A1

— May I come in? — Yes, of course, come in!

— ¿Empiezo a leer? — Sí, adelante.

A2

— Should I start reading? — Yes, go ahead.

El presentador dijo: '¡Adelante con el siguiente concursante!'

B1

The host said: 'Let's bring on the next contestant!'

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pase (come in, pass)
  • siga (continue, go on)

Idioms & Expressions

  • ¡Adelante con los faroles! – Let's get on with it! / Let's do this!

forward, onward

Also: ahead
A solitary traveler walking purposefully down a straight, clear dirt road toward the distant horizon.

📝 In Action

Para llegar a la plaza, tienes que seguir todo recto hacia adelante.

A2

To get to the square, you have to keep going straight ahead.

El ejército continuó su marcha adelante, sin detenerse.

B1

The army continued its march onward, without stopping.

Mira hacia adelante, no hacia atrás.

A2

Look forward, not backward.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hacia adelante (forward)

Antonyms

  • atrás (back, behind)
  • hacia atrás (backward)

Common Collocations

  • seguir adelante – to keep going, to carry on, to move on
  • salir adelante – to get ahead, to succeed, to pull through
  • mirar hacia adelante – to look forward

from now on, further on / later on

Also: henceforth
AdverbB1formal
A lush, green landscape where a small, clear stream flows visibly from a defined source point into a vast, open valley.

📝 In Action

De ahora en adelante, voy a estudiar español todos los días.

B1

From now on, I'm going to study Spanish every day.

Más adelante en la película, descubrimos el secreto del protagonista.

B1

Later on in the movie, we discover the main character's secret.

En adelante, todas las comunicaciones se harán por correo electrónico.

B2

Henceforth, all communications will be made by email.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • a partir de ahora (from now on)

Common Collocations

  • de ahora en adelante – from now on
  • más adelante – later on, further on
  • en adelante – from now on, henceforth

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "adelante" in Spanish:

ahead→come in!→forward→go ahead!→henceforth→onward→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: adelante

Question 1 of 2

If a friend knocks on your door, what is the most natural way to invite them in?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

This word is a cool combination of three little words: 'a' (to), 'de' (from), and 'in ante' (in front). Over time, they squished together to create 'adelante,' literally meaning 'to the front.'

First recorded: Around the 13th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: adianteCatalan: endavant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the real difference between 'adelante' and 'delante'?

It's all about movement vs. location! Use 'adelante' when you're talking about moving *forward* ('Camina adelante' - Walk forward). Use 'delante' when you're talking about something's fixed position *in front of* something else ('Estoy delante de la casa' - I'm in front of the house). A simple trick: if you can say 'forward' in English, use 'adelante'.

Can I use 'seguir adelante' to encourage a friend who is having a hard time?

Absolutely! 'Seguir adelante' is a wonderful phrase that means 'to keep going' or 'to move on' not just physically, but emotionally too. Telling a friend 'Tienes que seguir adelante' is a supportive way to say 'You have to keep going / move on.'