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avanzado

/ah-bahn-SAH-doh/

advanced

A colorful illustration of a mountain climber reaching the high, snowy peak while others are still at the base.

The climber on the peak represents an advanced level of progress.

avanzado(adjective)

mB1

advanced

?

level of skill or progress

Also:

sophisticated

?

technology or ideas

,

late

?

referring to time or age

📝 In Action

Mi hermano estudia en un nivel avanzado.

A2

My brother studies at an advanced level.

Es una tecnología muy avanzada para su tiempo.

B1

It is a very sophisticated technology for its time.

El abuelo ya tiene una edad avanzada.

B2

Grandfather is already of an advanced age.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • básico (basic)
  • atrasado (behind/backward)
  • principiante (beginner)

Common Collocations

  • nivel avanzado – advanced level
  • edad avanzada – old age
  • estado avanzado – advanced state/stage

💡 Grammar Points

Matching with Nouns

This word needs to match the gender of what you are describing. Use 'avanzado' for masculine items and 'avanzada' for feminine ones, like 'una clase avanzada'.

Verb Connection

This word is the 'completed action' form (past participle) of the verb 'avanzar' (to move forward).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it for 'Early'

Mistake: "Using 'avanzado' to mean 'early in the morning'."

Correction: Use 'temprano' for early; 'avanzado' actually implies it is late or far along, like 'muy avanzada la noche' (very late at night).

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Age

When talking about elderly people politely, use 'edad avanzada' instead of just calling them 'viejo' (old).

An illustration of a student in a laboratory carefully mixing colorful liquids in complex glass flasks.

A student performing complex experiments represents an advanced student.

avanzado(noun)

mB2

advanced student

?

a person at a high level of study

Also:

expert

?

someone far along in a field

📝 In Action

Este libro de texto es solo para avanzados.

B1

This textbook is only for advanced students.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • principiante (beginner)
  • novato (novice)

💡 Grammar Points

Using as a person

When you put 'el' or 'un' in front of 'avanzado', you are turning the description into a person (the advanced one).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: avanzado

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'An advanced class' in Spanish?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'avanzado' a verb or an adjective?

It can be both! As an adjective, it describes something as 'advanced'. It is also the 'past participle' (the -ed form) of the verb 'avanzar' (to progress).

Can I use 'avanzado' to mean 'fast'?

Not exactly. While it implies you have moved forward, it focuses more on the 'level' or 'stage' you've reached rather than the speed of the movement.