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Adelante

Go ahead / Come in

Politeness Phrases
Notes & Usage:

Versatile word giving permission to proceed, enter, or speak. Works as a response to ¿puedo? or a gesture to let someone through.

See It in Context

—¿Puedo pasar? —Adelante, por favor.

—Can I come in? —Go ahead, please.

—¿Empiezo? —Sí, adelante.

—Shall I start? —Yes, go ahead.

Llamó a la puerta. —Adelante —dijo la directora.

He knocked on the door. 'Come in,' said the director.