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"Adelante" is a form of "adelante", an adverb which is often translated as "forward". "Delante" is an adverb which is often translated as "in front". Learn more about the difference between "delante" and "adelante" below.
delante(
deh
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lahn
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teh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. in front
A la izquierda verán las ruinas del templo inca y delante el valle sagrado.To the left, you will see the ruins of the Incan temple and, in front, the sacred valley.
b. ahead
Puedes ir delante, señora. Todavía no sé lo que voy a pedir.You can go ahead, ma'am. I still don't know what I'm going to order.
adelante(
ah
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deh
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lahn
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teh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
3. (to the front of; used with "de") (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. in front of
Georgina se sienta adelante de mí en la clase de ciencias.Georgina sits in front of me in science class.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
4. (go ahead)
