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adelantados

|a-de-lan-ta-dos|

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/ˌædəlænˈtɑːdoʊz/

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/ˌædəlænˈtɑːdəʊz/

(adelantado)

colonial leader

Base Form	Plural
adelantado	adelantados

Etymology

Etymology Information

'adelantado' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'adelantar,' where 'adelante' meant 'forward' and '-ar' is a verb suffix.

Historical Evolution

'adelantar' transformed into the noun 'adelantado' in Spanish, referring to a person who leads or advances.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to advance or move forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a leader or governor.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

spanish term for a governor or military leader in the Spanish colonies during the Middle Ages and early modern period.

The adelantados were responsible for the administration and defense of the Spanish territories.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 03:21