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    Antiguamente (en. Formerly)

    /an.ti.ɣua.ˈmen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates a time prior to the present.
    Formerly, people wrote letters by hand.
    Antiguamente, la gente escribía cartas a mano.
    A long time ago; in antiquity.
    Formerly, cities were smaller.
    Antiguamente, las ciudades eran más pequeñas.
    Reference to past customs or ways of life.
    Formerly, families gathered more often.
    Antiguamente, las familias se reunían más a menudo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'antiquus' which means 'old' and the suffix '-mente' that forms adverbs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in ancient times
    Reference to past times.
    en tiempos antiguos
    it was said formerly
    Expression used to mention how things were done in the past.
    antiguamente se decía

    Related Words

    ancient
    Belonging to a past time.
    antiguo
    past
    What has already happened.
    pasado
    prehistory
    Period prior to written history.
    prehistoria

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to something that is no longer used.
    That style was very popular formerly.
    Ese estilo era muy popular antiguamente.
    Referring to outdated customs.
    That fashion became obsolete formerly.
    Esa moda se quedó antiquamente.