No. 1,982 in Portuguese
adiantar
"Adiantar" means "to advance," "to bring forward," or "to hurry."
In a sentence
É necessário adiantar o relógio em uma hora para ajustar ao horário de verão.
It is necessary to set the clock forward by one hour to adjust to daylight saving time.
In this context, 'adiantar' means to move forward or set ahead, specifically referring to the time on the clock.
Vou adiantar o capítulo da leitura para estar preparado para a discussão.
I will go ahead with the chapter of the reading to be prepared for the discussion.
Here, 'adiantar' implies progressing ahead or doing in advance, related to completing tasks early.
Adiantar a solução do problema trará benefícios para todos.
Addressing the problem's solution in a timely manner will bring benefits to everyone.
In this case, 'adiantar' conveys the idea of addressing or dealing with something promptly or earlier than usual.
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