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adelante

English translation of adelante

forward

The Spanish word 'adelante' translates to 'forward' in English. It is commonly used in Spanish to convey the idea of proceeding in a forward direction. It can be used to support commands urging someone on or to describe the orientation of an object. As always with translations, context is key - 'adelante' might translate differently depending on the specific sentence it is used in.


Example sentences using: adelante

Sigue adelante con tus sueños.

English translation of Sigue adelante con tus sueños.

Keep going with your dreams.

In this sentence, 'adelante' is used to encourage someone to keep pursuing their dreams. The verb 'sigue' means 'keep', 'con' means 'with' and 'tus sueños' means 'your dreams'.

Adelante está el mar.

English translation of Adelante está el mar.

The sea is ahead.

Here, 'adelante' signifies a future direction or location, indicating the sea lies ahead or in front of the observer. 'Está' is the verb 'to be' referring to location.

Adelante camino yo.

English translation of Adelante camino yo.

I walk ahead.

In this case, 'adelante' refers to the direction where the speaker is walking, which is 'ahead'. 'Camino' means 'I walk' and 'yo' reinforces the subject 'I'.

Adelante, puedes pasar.

English translation of Adelante, puedes pasar.

Go ahead, you can pass.

In this example, 'adelante' is used as an interjection to give permission or encourage someone to proceed. 'Puedes pasar' translates to 'you can pass'.

Vamos adelante, no importa la dificultad.

English translation of Vamos adelante, no importa la dificultad.

We go forward, no matter the difficulty.

'Vamos adelante' means 'we go forward' and 'no importa la dificultad' means 'no matter the difficulty'. The use of 'adelante' here communicates determination to press on.

Mira adelante y no atrás.

English translation of Mira adelante y no atrás.

Look forward and not backward.

In this phrase, 'mirar adelante' means 'look forward', and 'no atrás' means 'not backward'. 'Adelante' is used here to focus on the future instead of the past.

Paso adelante si te atreves.

English translation of Paso adelante si te atreves.

Step forward if you dare.

'Paso adelante' means 'step forward' and 'si te atreves' translates to 'if you dare'. 'Adelante' is part of a common phrase indicating the direction to take a step.

Adelante se ve una montaña.

English translation of Adelante se ve una montaña.

A mountain is seen ahead.

Here, 'adelante' signifies the location or direction of the view, 'se ve' means 'is seen' and 'una montaña' translates to 'a mountain'.

El camino hacia adelante es superar las derrotas.

English translation of El camino hacia adelante es superar las derrotas.

The way forward is overcoming defeats.

'El camino hacia adelante' translates to 'the way forward', and 'es superar las derrotas' means 'is overcoming defeats'. 'Adelante' refers to the direction or path of progress.

Siempre adelante, nunca retrocedas.

English translation of Siempre adelante, nunca retrocedas.

Always forward, never back down.

In this example, 'siempre adelante' translates to 'always forward' and 'nunca retrocedas' means 'never back down'. The use of 'adelante' signifies the direction to be taken continuously.

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