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How to Say "i anticipate" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “i anticipate” is “anticipo” — use 'anticipo' when you are expecting or predicting that something will happen in the future.

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anticipo

an-tee-SEE-pohanˈtisipo

verbB1
Use 'anticipo' when you are expecting or predicting that something will happen in the future.
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

ah-deh-LAHN-toha.ðe.ˈlan.to

verbA2informal
Use 'adelanto' when you are doing a task or activity earlier than it is scheduled or expected.
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.

Prediction vs. Doing Ahead

The most common mistake is confusing the act of predicting a future event ('anticipar' in the sense of expecting) with the act of doing something in advance ('adelantar' in the sense of getting ahead). Remember, 'anticipo' is about what you *think* will happen, while 'adelanto' is about what you *do* before it's due.

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