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"Further" is a form of "further", an adverb which is often translated as "más lejos". "Advance" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "avanzar". Learn more about the difference between "advance" and "further" below.
advance(
ahd
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vahns
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. avanzar
If you land on that square, you can advance two spaces.Si caes en esa casilla, puedes avanzar dos espacios.
b. adelantar
This is the third time my friend has had to advance her wedding date because of Covid restrictions.Esta es la tercera vez que mi amiga ha tenido que adelantar la fecha de su boda debido a las restricciones por coronavirus.
4. (to loan)
a. promover
A budget was agreed for new marketing material to advance the town's public schools.Se acordó un presupuesto para material publicitario nuevo para promover las escuelas públicas de la ciudad.
b. fomentar
The president is seeking to advance the health of all citizens through new initiatives.El presidente busca fomentar la buena salud de todos los ciudadanos mediante iniciativas nuevas.
c. potenciar
The new cable technology will advance the speed of the Internet.La nueva tecnología de cables potenciará la velocidad de la red.
a. presentar
I'd like to advance my name as a candidate for the position.Quisiera presentar mi nombre como candidato para la posición.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el avance (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The advance of the rescued ship through the canal was watched around the world.El avance del barco rescatado por el canal se siguió en todo el mundo.
8. (progress)
a. el progreso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The regeneration of the spine would represent a tremendous advance in medical science.La regeneración de la espina dorsal representaría un progreso tremendo en las ciencias médicas.
9. (loan)
a. el adelanto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Esteban's mother gave him an advance on his allowance.La mamá de Esteban le dio un adelanto de su domingo.
b. el anticipo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You need to put down an advance of 10% in order to qualify for the loan.Hay que pagar un anticipo del 10% para poder calificar para el préstamo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
10. (ahead)
a. adelantado
The president would like an advance copy of the report.El president quiere una copia adelantada del reporte.
advances
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. las insinuaciones (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was fired for making unwanted advances to women at work. Fue despedido por hacer insinuaciones indeseadas a las mujeres en el trabajo.
further(
fuhr
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thuhr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. más lejos
Her house is further from the city than I had thought.Su casa está más lejos de la ciudad de lo que había pensado.
c. más adelante
The apartment building is a mile further up the street.El edificio de departamentos está una milla más adelante calle arriba.
d. más
If you drive a little bit further, you will see the gas station on your right.Si conduces un poco más, verás la gasolinera a la derecha.
a. más allá
A lot of people think the education reform should have gone further.Mucha gente cree que la reforma educativa debería haber ido más allá.
a. más a fondo
If you study the issue a bit further, perhaps you'll come up with a solution.Si estudias la cuestión un poco más a fondo, quizá podrás hallar una solución.
b. más
Dr. Castro said he'd look into it further and get back to us on Tuesday.El doctor Castro dijo que lo investigaría más y que nos respondería el martes.
5. (formal) (in addition)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. por añadidura
Unemployment will decrease with these measures. Further, taxes will be lowered.El desempleo descenderá con estas medidas. Por añadidura, se bajarán los impuestos.
b. además
Beto saw him do it, and further, we have the video to prove it.Beto lo vio hacerlo y, además, tenemos el video para probarlo.
6. (formal) (in correspondence; used with "to")
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. con relación a
Further to your request, please find attached the spring catalog.Con relación a su pedido, favor de encontrar adjunto el catálogo de primavera.
b. en relación con
Further to your request for information, please see below the responses to your questions.En relación con su solicitud de información, favor de encontrar abajo las respuestas a sus preguntas.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. más alejado
She lived in a further part of the neighborhood.Vivía en una parte del barrio más alejada.
8. (additional)
a. más
The park is looking good, but it still needs further attention.El parque se ve bien, pero sigue necesitando más atención.
b. mayor
We need to get the well pump fixed with no further delay.Hay que arreglar la bomba del pozo sin mayor demora.
c. nuevo
Until further notice, we are not allowed in the building.Hasta nuevo aviso, no se nos permite entrar en el edificio.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
9. (to promote)
a. promover
The hospital was awarded a grant to further cancer research.Al hospital le fue concedida una subvención para promover la investigación contra el cáncer.
b. impulsar
Our goal is to further the student's knowledge of the Spanish language.Nuestro objetivo es impulsar el conocimiento del alumno de la lengua española.
c. fomentar
The latest regulations are meant to further an environment of honesty.Las nuevas normas tienen como objetivo fomentar un ambiente de honestidad.
