Antecedentes (en. Background)

/anteθeˈðentes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Data or facts that precede an event or situation.
The antecedentes of the case were reviewed by the judge.
Los antecedentes del caso fueron revisados por el juez.
Information related to a person's history or prior experiences.
It is important to verify the antecedentes of the candidate before hiring him.
Es importante verificar los antecedentes del candidato antes de contratarlo.
Reasons or justifications presented to explain something.
The antecedentes of the project were presented at the meeting.
Los antecedentes del proyecto fueron presentados en la reunión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'antecedens', which means 'that precedes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

criminal record
Record of crimes committed by a person.
antecedentes penales
to have a record
To possess relevant prior information or behavior for a current situation.
tener antecedentes
family background
Information about the medical or social history of the family.
antecedentes familiares

Related Words

precede
To exist or happen before something.
anteceder
precedent
That precedes another in time or space.
precedente
history
Narrative or account of past events.
historia

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone with a complicated or problematic past.
That guy has antecedentes, so be careful.
Ese tipo tiene antecedentes, así que ten cuidado.
Having a history that may influence others' perceptions.
His antecedentes make him look bad in the community.
Sus antecedentes lo hacen ver mal en la comunidad.