avanza
“avanza” means “moves forward” in Spanish (physical movement from one place to another).
moves forward, advances
Also: goes on, move forward!
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: avanza
Question 1 of 2
If you want to tell a friend 'Move forward!', which word do you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'avanzar', which comes from the Old French 'avancier', ultimately from the Latin 'abante' meaning 'from before' or 'forward'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.