por adelantado
/poɾ adelantado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "in advance" can be translated into Spanish as por adelantado.
This phrase is used to describe something that is done or paid for before a particular time or event.
Which one should you use?
While por adelantado is frequently used for payments or physical movement forward, con antelación is more commonly used when referring to time-based preparation or notification.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Throughout Latin America, the phrase Con anticipación is used to express "in advance".
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ adelantado/
Did you know?
- The word adelantado does not just mean 'in advance' but can also refer to a historical title of honor, such as a governor or high-ranking official in the Spanish Empire.
- The word adelantado comes from adelante, meaning 'forward'. In some contexts, adelantar can mean 'to overtake' another car on the road.
- While por adelantado often refers to payments, the verb adelantar is also used to describe the act of 'fast-forwarding' a video or audio track.
Examples in context
- Tom pagó por adelantado.Tom paid in advance.This sentence shows how to use por adelantado regarding a payment.Tatoeba #4557663 by swyter, translation #10180152 by ddnktr
- ¿Debo pagar por adelantado?Do I have to pay in advance?This sentence is useful for asking if a payment must be made using por adelantado.Tatoeba #2101838 by marcelostockle, translation #273640 by Zifre
- Debes pagar por adelantado.You must pay in advance.This sentence shows how to express the obligation to pay using por adelantado.Tatoeba #5952698 by albrusgher, translation #273598 by CK
- Le agradezco que me haya informado con antelación sobre la reunión.Thank you for informing me in advance about the meeting.
- Quiero agradecerte de antemano tu ayuda.I want to thank you in advance for your help.
- ¿Me podrías prestar el libro por adelantado?Could you lend me the book in advance?
- Recuerda hacer la reserva con anticipación para asegurar tu lugar.Remember to make the reservation in advance to secure your spot.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a reservation at a restaurant.
- LucíaDebemos reservar el restaurante por adelantado.We should reserve the restaurant in advance.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Tú lo harás, Alejandro?Will you do it, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
