is advancing
[ɪz əd'vænsɪŋ]
verb phrase
está avançando
1. moving forward in position or progress
The army is advancing toward the capital.
O exército está avançando em direção à capital.
2. making progress or improvement in a field or skill
Technology is advancing rapidly in the medical field.
A tecnologia está avançando rapidamente na área médica.
3. promoting or proposing an idea or argument
The researcher is advancing a new theory about climate change.
O pesquisador está apresentando uma nova teoria sobre mudanças climáticas.
4. increasing in amount, value, or level
The price of fuel is advancing each month.
O preço do combustível está aumentando a cada mês.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'está avançando' is commonly used in military, technological, and professional contexts. The phrase reflects both literal forward movement and metaphorical progress, which is central to how Portuguese speakers discuss improvement and development.
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