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How to Say "i advance" in Spanish

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adelanto

ah-deh-LAHN-toha.ðe.ˈlan.to

verbA2general
Use 'adelanto' when you are physically moving forward or making progress in time, like getting ahead on a task.
A person taking a large step forward onto a path.

Examples

Yo adelanto el trabajo hoy para tener libre mañana.

I'm getting ahead on work today to be free tomorrow.

Siempre adelanto mi reloj cinco minutos.

I always set my clock forward five minutes.

Si veo un camión lento, lo adelanto rápido.

If I see a slow truck, I overtake it quickly.

The 'I' form

'Adelanto' is the specific form used when the person speaking ('yo') is doing the action right now.

anticipo

an-tee-SEE-pohanˈtisipo

verbB1general
Use 'anticipo' when you are giving information or predicting something before it officially happens or is known.
A child looking out a window with a hopeful expression, waiting for a friend to arrive.

Examples

Anticipo que tendremos problemas si no salimos ahora.

I anticipate that we will have problems if we don't leave now.

Yo anticipo mi regreso de las vacaciones por el trabajo.

I am moving my return from vacation forward because of work.

Te anticipo que la película te va a encantar.

I'm telling you beforehand that you are going to love the movie.

The 'Yo' Form

The word 'anticipo' specifically refers to 'I anticipate' in the present tense. If you want to say 'he anticipates,' use 'anticipa'.

Spelling with C and Z

Mistake: “Writing 'antizipo'.”

Correction: In Spanish, the /s/ sound before 'i' or 'e' is almost always written with a 'c'. Always use 'c' for this word.

Adelanto vs. Anticipo

Learners often confuse 'adelanto' and 'anticipo' by using 'adelanto' for predictions. Remember, 'adelanto' is for physical or temporal movement forward, while 'anticipo' is specifically for sharing information early.

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