para adelante

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. forward
Por favor, mueve la silla un poco para adelante, que no puedo pasar.Move your chair a bit forward, please. I can't get through.
b. forwards
Le di un golpe a la estatua sin querer, y se cayó para adelante.I accidentally hit the statue, and it fell forwards.
c. ahead
Es una persona muy optimista y segura, que siempre mira para adelante y no se arredra ante nada.He's a very optimistic and confident person, who always looks ahead and is never scared of anything.
d. to the front
Muévanse para adelante, por favor. Si no, no podremos entrar todos.Move to the front, please. Otherwise, we won't all be able to come in.
e.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
La muerte de mi esposo ha sido un golpe terrible, pero tendré que tirar para adelante. ¿Qué otra cosa puedo hacer?My husband's death has been a terrible blow, but I'll have to keep on going. What else can I do?
Tiró para adelante solo por sus hijos.She kept on going just for her children's sake.
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