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"Adelante" is a form of "adelante", an adverb which is often translated as "forward". "Atrás" is an adverb which is often translated as "behind". Learn more about the difference between "atrás" and "adelante" below.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. behind
Hay un cobertizo atrás de la casa.There is a shed behind the house.
b. at the back of
La entrada está atrás del jardín.The entry is at the back of the garden.
a. back
Hay que ir hacia delante y no mirar atrás.You have to move forward and not look back.
b. backward
Tropecé y me fui hacia atrás volando.I tripped and went flying backward.
a. ago
Unos días atrás, estaba en Canadá.A few days ago, I was in Canada.
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adelante(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. forward
Mueve tu coche un poco adelante para que pueda pasar.Move your car forward a little so I can get through.
b. near the front
No quiero sentarme demasiado adelante.I don't want to sit too near the front.
c. ahead
Ricardo está adelante ya en la fila.Ricardo is already ahead in the line.
a. further on
La tienda de mascotas está adelante todavía.The pet shop is still further on.
b. further
Nos enfermamos en Caracas y ya no pudimos seguir adelante.We got sick in Caracas and just couldn't go on any further.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
3. (to the front of; used with "de")
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. in front of
Georgina se sienta adelante de mí en la clase de ciencias.Georgina sits in front of me in science class.
b. ahead of
Adelante de ti hay un camión descompuesto.There's a broken-down truck ahead of you.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. come in
¡Adelante! No se quede en la puerta.Come in! Don't stand in the doorway.
b. go on
¡Adelante! Cuéntame el resto de la historia.Go on. Tell me the rest of the story.
c. carry on
¡Adelante! ¡No te detengas!Carry on! Don't stop!
d. forward (military)
¡Marcha adelante!Forward march!
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