Antaño (en. Yesteryear)
/anˈtaɲo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something occurred in a previous time.
In the past, the streets were full of life and joy.
Antaño, las calles estaban llenas de vida y alegría.
Refers to a distant time in memory.
The traditions of the past are important to our culture.
Las tradiciones de antaño son importantes para nuestra cultura.
Used to evoke nostalgia or memories.
I like to talk about the games of the past.
Me gusta hablar de los juegos de antaño.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'ante annum,' which means 'before the year.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
nothing is like it was in the past
Reflects the idea that the past was better than the present.
nada es como antaño
customs of the past
Customs that were common in the past.
costumbres de antaño
look back to the past
To remember or reflect on the past.
mirar hacia antaño
Related Words
memory
Impression that remains in memory after an event.
recuerdo
past
Time that has already passed.
pasado
history
Set of past events, especially related to a country or people.
historia
Slang Meanings
It refers to something old or from the past.
That sounds very old-fashioned.
Eso suena muy antaño.
Used to describe something that is no longer relevant today.
That fashion is very old-fashioned.
Esa moda es muy antaño.