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avanzando

ah-vahn-SAHN-doh/a.βan.ˈsan.do/

avanzando means moving forward in Spanish (physical movement in a direction).

moving forward

Also: making progress, advancing
VerbA2regular ar
Spain
A small red fox walking forward on a grassy path toward a bright sun.
gerundavanzando
past Participleavanzado
infinitiveavanzar

📝 In Action

Estamos avanzando por la carretera principal.

A2

We are moving forward along the main highway.

Mi hijo está avanzando mucho en sus clases de piano.

B1

My son is making a lot of progress in his piano classes.

Sigue avanzando y no mires atrás.

A2

Keep moving forward and don't look back.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • progresando (progressing)
  • continuando (continuing)

Antonyms

  • retrocediendo (moving backward)
  • deteniéndose (stopping)

Common Collocations

  • seguir avanzandoto keep moving forward
  • avanzando poco a pocomoving forward little by little

Idioms & Expressions

  • avanzar a pasos agigantadosto make progress very quickly

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesavanzaran
yoavanzara
avanzaras
vosotrosavanzarais
nosotrosavanzáramos
él/ella/ustedavanzara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesavancen
yoavance
avances
vosotrosavancéis
nosotrosavancemos
él/ella/ustedavance

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesavanzaron
yoavancé
avanzaste
vosotrosavanzasteis
nosotrosavanzamos
él/ella/ustedavanzó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesavanzaban
yoavanzaba
avanzabas
vosotrosavanzabais
nosotrosavanzábamos
él/ella/ustedavanzaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesavanzan
yoavanzo
avanzas
vosotrosavanzáis
nosotrosavanzamos
él/ella/ustedavanza

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "avanzando" in Spanish:

advancingmaking progressmoving forward

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: avanzando

Question 1 of 1

How would you say 'We are moving forward'?

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📚 Etymology

From the Spanish verb 'avanzar,' which comes from the Old French word 'avancier,' ultimately from the Latin 'abante' meaning 'from before' or 'forward.'

First recorded: 13th Century

Cognates (Related words)

French: avancerEnglish: advance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'avanzando' to talk about a project?

Yes! It is very common to use it when you are making progress on work, a hobby, or learning a language.

What is the difference between 'avanzando' and 'progresando'?

They are very similar. 'Avanzando' often implies moving toward a specific physical or metaphorical finish line, while 'progresando' usually focuses on general improvement.