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andando adiante

[ɐ̃ˈdɐ̃du ɐdiˈɐ̃tə]
verb phrase
going forward, moving ahead, proceeding
1. to continue moving in a forward direction, either physically or metaphorically
Despite the obstacles, we kept going forward with our plans.
Apesar dos obstáculos, continuamos andando adiante com nossos planos.
2. to progress or advance in time, life, or circumstances
Life goes on and we must keep moving ahead.
A vida continua andando adiante e precisamos seguir em frente.
3. to proceed with an action or plan without interruption
Let's go ahead and start the project.
Vamos andando adiante e começar o projeto.
NYC Slang
moving forward, pushing ahead, keeping it moving
Synonyms
seguindo em frenteprosseguindocontinuandoavançandoindo adiante
Antonyms
recuandoparandovoltando atrásestagnando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
andando adiante
Common expression used in daily conversation
Rio de Janeiro
andando adiante
Standard usage
São Paulo
andando adiante
Standard usage
Portugal
seguindo em frente
Slight preference for alternative phrase, though 'andando adiante' is understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

andando adiante com a vida
andando adiante sem olhar para trás
seguir andando adiante
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