Antes de la reunión, explicó brevemente el horario y los objetivos principales.
English: The prior to the meeting briefly explained the schedule and the main goals.
previo /pɾˈeβjo/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "prior".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- prior
- Translation
- previo
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article note: a regular/likely article is "el" for "previo". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | previo |
|---|---|
| Likely article | el |
| Likely gender | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | previos |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + el previo
- Examples
- Esto es el previo.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Un superior del equipo siempre revisa el presupuesto antes de cualquier aprobación.
English: A senior prior of the team always reviews the budget before any approval.
El prior del pequeño monasterio dio la bienvenida a los visitantes con una sonrisa amable.
English: The prior of the small monastery welcomed visitors with a kind smile.
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