Previous meanings in Portuguese

passado

Example:

He has learned from his previous mistakes.

Ele aprendeu com seus erros passados.

In my previous job, I worked as a graphic designer.

No meu emprego passado, trabalhei como designer gráfico.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Often used in personal narratives or storytelling, referring to experiences or events.

Note: The term 'passado' emphasizes a time frame that is no longer relevant.

antecedente

Example:

The previous events led to this conclusion.

Os eventos antecedentes levaram a esta conclusão.

You should consider the previous factors before making a decision.

Você deve considerar os fatores antecedentes antes de tomar uma decisão.

Usage: formalContext: Commonly used in academic, legal, or analytical contexts.

Note: This term is more formal and is often used in discussions requiring detailed analysis.

antes

Example:

I had read the previous chapter before this one.

Eu tinha lido o capítulo antes deste.

Did you finish the previous task?

Você terminou a tarefa antes?

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversations when referring to something that occurred before another event.

Note: This usage is more about the sequence of actions rather than the specific characteristics of the items being compared.

prior

Prior means existing or occurring before in time or order.

Example: Please review the prior chapter before starting this one.

Note: Prior is more formal and often used in written or professional contexts.

former

Former refers to something that came before or was in a previous state.

Example: She met her former boss at the conference.

Note: Former is commonly used to refer to a person or thing that held a particular position or status in the past.

last

Last refers to the most recent or final one in a series or sequence.

Example: In the last meeting, we discussed the budget for the upcoming project.

Note: Last can also imply finality or conclusion in addition to being before the current.

In the past

Refers to a time before the present moment.

Example: I have been to Paris in the past.

Note: Slightly more general than 'previous', can refer to any time in the past.

Beforehand

Refers to doing something in advance or prior to a specific time.

Example: She had studied the material beforehand.

Note: Emphasizes preparation or action taken before a particular event.

Earlier on

Refers to a time earlier than the current moment or a specific point in time.

Example: She had met him earlier on in the day.

Note: Indicates a relative comparison to the present or a specific time.

Prior to

Means before a particular time or event.

Example: They discussed the matter prior to the meeting.

Note: Formal term often used in written or professional contexts to indicate a time before a specific point.

Preceding

Refers to something that comes before or precedes another thing.

Example: The preceding chapter provides background information.

Note: Commonly used in written or formal contexts to indicate something that comes before another in a sequence.

Formerly

Refers to a previous time or state.

Example: She was formerly a member of the committee.

Note: Emphasizes a past status, position, or condition of something or someone.

Antecedent to

Means preceding in time or order.

Example: The events that occurred antecedent to the war shaped its outcome.

Note: A formal expression used to indicate something that comes before or precedes another event or action.

Earlier

'Earlier' is often used informally in spoken language to refer to something that occurred before a specific point in time or before an expected time.

Example: He left earlier than expected.

Note: 'Earlier' is used conversationally to indicate a time before a specific point, whereas 'previous' has a broader application to any preceding occurrence.

Past

In spoken English, 'past' is used to refer to any time before the present, including previous actions, events, or discussions.

Example: She mentioned it in the past discussion.

Note: While 'previous' is more neutral in tone, 'past' is often used informally and broadly to refer to any time before the present.

Old

'Old' is commonly used informally in spoken language to refer to something that existed or occurred before a recent change or upgrade.

Example: I used to own an old car before buying a new one.

Note: 'Old' is more casual and colloquial compared to 'previous', which has a more formal connotation.

Previous experience is required for this job.

Experiência anterior é necessária para este trabalho.

The previous owner of the house left some furniture behind.

O proprietário anterior da casa deixou alguns móveis para trás.

Please read the previous chapter before starting this one.

Por favor, leia o capítulo anterior antes de começar este.

Previous - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)

Lemma: previous

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): previous

Syllabification and Stress

previous Contains 3 syllables: pre • vi • ous

Phonetic transcription: ˈprē-vē-əs

pre vi ous , ˈprē vē əs (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

previous: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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