Translations for „adiantar“ in the Portuguese » English Dictionary

I . adiantar [aʤjɜ̃ŋˈtar] VB trans (mover adiante, fazer progredir)

adiantar

to advance

adiantar uma reunião

to bring forward

adiantar trabalho

to get work done early

adiantar trabalho dinheiro

to advance

adiantar o relógio

to put the clock forward

II . adiantar [aʤjɜ̃ŋˈtar] VB intr

adiantar

to be worthwhile

adiantar

to serve (a purpose)

não adianta nada

it is no use

III . adiantar [aʤjɜ̃ŋˈtar] VB refl adiantar-se

1. adiantar (chegar antes):

adiantar-se

to come early

o inverno adiantou-se este ano

winter came early this year

2. adiantar (avançar):

adiantar-se

to go forward

adiantou-se para cumprimentar o amigo

he went forward to greet his friend

Usage examples with adiantar

adiantar trabalho

to get work done early

adiantar o relógio

to set the clock ahead