Polyglot Dictionary

adelantar

/aðelanˈtaɾ/

verb B1

el (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

V Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

present (yo)
adelanto
preterite (yo)
adelanté
past participle
adelantado

Meaning

  1. to overtake; to advance

    • El coche adelantó al camión.

      The car overtook the lorry.

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Practice

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