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avanço

[ə.vɐ̃ˈsu]
nounmasculinepl: avanços
advance, progress, breakthrough
1. Forward movement or progression in space or time
The army's advance was stopped by enemy forces.
O avanço do exército foi detido pelas forças inimigas.
2. Progress or improvement in knowledge, technology, or development
Medical science has made significant advances in cancer treatment.
A ciência médica fez avanços significativos no tratamento do câncer.
3. A loan or payment made before the agreed time
The company offered an advance on next month's salary.
A empresa ofereceu um avanço sobre o salário do próximo mês.
4. In sports, forward movement toward the opponent's goal
The team's advance down the field was impressive.
O avanço do time pelo campo foi impressionante.
Synonyms
progressodesenvolvimentomelhoriaganhoaumento
Antonyms
recuoretrocessoretardamentodeclínio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanço
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avanço
No regional variation
São Paulo
avanço
No regional variation
Portugal
avanço
Standard term; used identically to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

avanço tecnológico
avanço significativo
levar avanço
tomar avanço
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