المعنى
Inviting someone to enter or to proceed.
خلفية ثقافية
In Spain, 'Adelante' is often followed by 'Pase' or 'Pasa'. It is very common in professional settings like banks or doctor's offices. Mexicans often use the diminutive or 'le' suffix to sound friendlier. While 'Adelante' is used, 'Pásale' is the king of informal hospitality. In Argentina, 'Adelante' is used frequently in political and social discourse to signify progress and moving away from the past. In Colombia, you will often hear 'Siga' instead of 'Adelante' when being invited into a shop or a home. It’s extremely polite.
The Knock-Knock Rule
Whenever you hear a knock, don't think. Just say '¡Adelante!' It's the fastest way to sound like a native.
Static vs. Dynamic
Never use 'adelante' to describe where your car is parked. Use 'delante'.
المعنى
Inviting someone to enter or to proceed.
The Knock-Knock Rule
Whenever you hear a knock, don't think. Just say '¡Adelante!' It's the fastest way to sound like a native.
Static vs. Dynamic
Never use 'adelante' to describe where your car is parked. Use 'delante'.
Body Language
When saying 'Adelante' to yield a turn in conversation, a small hand gesture (palm up) makes it much more natural.
App Usage
Look for 'Adelante' on blue or green buttons in Spanish apps—it's your 'Next' button.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the dialogue between two coworkers.
Marta: (Knocks on the door) ¿Se puede? Juan: ¡________! Pasa, Marta.
Adelante is the standard response to a knock on the door.
Match the use of 'Adelante' to the correct context.
1. 'Sigue adelante dos calles.' 2. '¡Adelante! Cuéntame tu idea.' 3. 'La familia salió adelante.'
Adelante covers physical movement, social permission, and metaphorical progress.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: 'delante' or 'adelante'.
El gato está _______ de la televisión. No puedo ver nada.
We use 'delante' for a static position (in front of something).
Which sentence uses 'Adelante' figuratively to mean 'to succeed'?
Choose the best option:
'Sacar adelante' is a common idiom meaning to make something succeed or flourish.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Adelante vs Delante
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMarta: (Knocks on the door) ¿Se puede? Juan: ¡________! Pasa, Marta.
Adelante is the standard response to a knock on the door.
1. 'Sigue adelante dos calles.' 2. '¡Adelante! Cuéntame tu idea.' 3. 'La familia salió adelante.'
Adelante covers physical movement, social permission, and metaphorical progress.
El gato está _______ de la televisión. No puedo ver nada.
We use 'delante' for a static position (in front of something).
Choose the best option:
'Sacar adelante' is a common idiom meaning to make something succeed or flourish.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, you should say 'Delante de la casa'. 'Adelante' doesn't usually take 'de'.
'Adelante' is 'Go ahead/Forward', while 'Pase' is specifically 'Enter'. They are often used together.
Yes, 'más adelante' can mean 'later on' or 'in the future'.
No, it is an adverb and stays the same for everyone.
You wouldn't use 'Adelante'. You might say 'Haz lo que quieras' (Do what you want).
Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.
Yes, if someone says 'Can I tell you something?', you can say 'Sí, adelante'.
It means 'Let it be said beforehand' or 'First of all'.
No, it's an adverb. The verb is 'Adelantar'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Seguir adelante
builds onTo keep going / To persevere
Salir adelante
builds onTo get ahead / To overcome
Más adelante
specialized formFurther ahead / Later on
Hacia adelante
similarForward (direction)
Adelantar
relatedTo overtake / To advance
