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anticipado

an-tee-see-PAH-doh/antiθiˈpaðo/

“anticipado” means “advance” in Spanish (done or paid before the usual time).

advance

Also: early, premature
General
A person hands a gold coin to a baker across a wooden counter, paying for a loaf of bread that is resting on a shelf behind the baker.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos un pago anticipado para reservar el hotel.

A2

We need an advance payment to book the hotel.

Te doy las gracias por tu ayuda anticipada.

B1

I thank you in advance for your help.

Su jubilación anticipada sorprendió a todos sus colegas.

B2

His early retirement surprised all of his colleagues.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • pago anticipado – advance payment
  • jubilación anticipada – early retirement
  • por anticipado – in advance

Idioms & Expressions

  • dar las gracias por anticipado – To thank someone before they have actually done the favor

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anticipado" in Spanish:

advance→early→premature→

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Quick Quiz: anticipado

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'advance payment' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
anticipar(to anticipate / to move forward) — Verb
anticipación(anticipation / advance notice) — Noun
anticipadamente(beforehand) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'anticipatus', which means 'taken before' or 'done ahead of time'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: anticipatedFrench: anticipé

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'anticipado' the same as 'temprano'?

Not exactly. 'Temprano' usually means 'early' in the day or soon, while 'anticipado' means something happened before a specific deadline or expected date.

Can 'anticipado' be a verb?

It is the past participle form of the verb 'anticipar', meaning it can be used to say 'I have anticipated' (He anticipado), but it is most commonly used as a describing word (adjective).

When should I use 'adelantado' instead?

They are very similar. 'Adelantado' is often used for watches that are 'fast' or someone who is 'ahead' of their class, while 'anticipado' is better for schedules and payments.