adelantarse a
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adelantarse a(
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deh
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lahn
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to foresee)
a. to preempt
El candidato se adelantó a las críticas de la prensa y publicó un documento que detalla su plan para reactivar la economía.The candidate preempted the press criticism and published a document detailing his plan to jump-start the economy.
b. to anticipate
El doctor se adelantó a la pregunta del paciente y le dijo que su diagnosis no era grave.The doctor anticipated the patient's question and told him that his condition wasn't serious.
c. to stay ahead of
Para ser un buen creador de videojuegos, siempre tienes que adelantarte a los gustos cambiantes de los jugadores.In order to be a good game developer, you always need to stay ahead of the changing tastes of the gamers.
d. to get ahead of
No me gusta adelantarme a a los hechos, así que trataré de recolectar más evidencia antes de hacer cualquier acusación.I don't like to get ahead of the facts, so I'll try to collect more evidence before making any accusation.
a. to beat
Betty trató de tomar el asiento de adelante, pero me le adelanté a la lenta esa.Betty tried to get the front seat, but I beat that slowpoke to it.
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