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"Adelantado" is a form of "adelantado", an adjective which is often translated as "advanced". "Atrasado" is a form of "atrasado", an adjective which is often translated as "late". Learn more about the difference between "adelantado" and "atrasado" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. advanced
La tecnología extraterrestre es mucho más adelantada que la nuestra.Alien technology is much more advanced than ours.
En cuanto a sus opiniones sobre el cuidado de los niños, es cierto que fue un hombre adelantado a su tiempo.In his views on childcare he was certainly ahead of his time.
a. well ahead
Las reformas de la casa están bastante adelantadas.The building work on the house is quite well ahead.
b. advanced
Los preparativos para la visita del monarca están ya bien adelantados.The preparations for the royal visit are now well advanced.
3. (premature)
a. early
La helada destrozó gran parte de la cosecha de zanahorias adelantadas este año.A lot of the early carrots were ruined by frost this year.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. adelantado
Los adelantados eran nombrados generalmente por sus cualidades militares.Adelantados were usually given the title for their military attributes.
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b. behind
Estoy atrasado con las metas de este proyecto.I'm behind on achieving this project's goals.
c. behind schedule
El vuelo a París salió 15 minutos atrasado.The flight to Paris left 15 minutes behind schedule.
2. (owing)
a. overdue
Estás atrasado con la renta. ¿Cuándo me vas a pagar?You're overdue on the rent. When are you going to pay me?
b. outstanding
Para gozar de sus privilegios como socio del club, debe ponerse al día con todos los pagos atrasados.In order to enjoy your privileges as a club member, you must get up to date with all your outstanding payments.
c. in arrears
Señor Donaldo, está atrasado. Recibí su último pago mensual hace dos meses.Mr. Donaldo. You are in arrears. I received your last monthly payment two months ago.
3. (antiquated)
a. backward
A pesar de ser un país atrasado en muchos aspectos, tiene sus encantos.Despite being a backward country in many aspects, it has its charms.
b. behind the times
Estás tan atrasado. ¡Toma la foto con el teléfono!You are so behind the times. Take the picture with your phone!
a. slow
No quise llegar tarde. Creo que mi reloj ha de estar atrasado.I didn't mean to arrive late. I think my watch must be slow.
a. backward
Las regiones más atrasadas carecen de una infraestructura moderna y transporte público.The most backward regions lack modern infrastructure and public transportation.
b. slow
Llévala a un especialista. Si no camina a los 18 meses, está atrasada.Take her to a specialist. If she isn't walking at 18 months, she's slow.
