How is the word adelantar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Overtake
verb

Pasar a un vehículo que va delante de ti.

To pass a vehicle moving in front of you.

Examples with “adelantar”

See how the word “adelantar” is used in sentences

  • No adelantes en la curva. — Do not overtake on the bend.

  • Decidí rebasar al camión en la autopista. — I decided to overtakes the truck on the highway.

  • El coche logró sobrepasar al camión rápidamente. — The car managed to overtake the truck quickly.

  • Una ola de emoción puede invadir a cualquiera. — A wave of emotion can overtake anyone at times.

  • Una furgoneta roja nos adelantó en el puente. — A red van overtook us on the bridge.

  • ¿Puedes rebasar con seguridad a este coche de delante? — Can you safely overtake this car ahead of us?

  • ¿La viste sobrepasar a la corredora más lenta? — Did you see her overtake the slower runner?

  • ¿Y si la tristeza empieza a invadir tu felicidad? — What if sadness starts to overtake your happiness?

  • ¿Es seguro adelantar aquí? — Is it safe to overtake here?

  • Rebasa al vehículo más lento cuando esté despejado. — Please overtake the slower vehicle when it's clear.

  • Quiere sobrepasar a su hermano en la carrera. — He wants to overtake his brother in the race.

  • Por favor, no dejes que el estrés invada tus pensamientos. — Please don’t let stress overtake your thoughts.

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