avanza
ah-BAHN-sah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El coche avanza por la carretera.
A1The car moves forward along the highway.
Ella avanza mucho en su proyecto de español.
A2She is making a lot of progress on her Spanish project.
¡Avanza! No tenemos mucho tiempo.
B1Move forward! We don't have much time.
💡 Grammar Points
One word, two main jobs
'Avanza' usually means 'he, she, or it moves forward,' but it is also the word you use to command a friend to 'Move forward!'
The 'Usted' connection
In Spanish, this form is also used for 'you' (usted) when you are speaking politely to someone.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'I' mix-up
Mistake: "Using 'avanza' to mean 'I move forward'."
Correction: Say 'yo avanzo'. 'Avanza' is only for other people (he/she) or for giving a command.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use it for time
You can use 'avanza' to talk about time passing, like saying 'la tarde avanza' (the afternoon is moving along).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: avanza
Question 1 of 2
If you want to tell a friend 'Move forward!', which word do you use?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'avanza' used for people or things?
Both! You can use it for a person walking, a car driving, or an abstract concept like 'science' or 'time'.
How do I say 'I advance'?
You change the ending to -o: 'Yo avanzo'.