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    Precedida (en. Preceded)

    /pɾeθeˈðida/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has occurred before something else.
    The ceremony was preceded by a reception.
    La ceremonia fue precedida por una recepción.
    That is preceded by a sign, notice, or something indicating it.
    The report was preceded by an important announcement.
    El informe fue precedido por un anuncio importante.
    That is at the beginning of a series or list.
    The chapter preceded by a summary is easier to understand.
    El capítulo precedido de un resumen es más fácil de entender.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'preceder', which comes from Latin 'praecedere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preceded by
    Indicates that something precedes or comes before something else.
    precedido de
    preceded by
    Refers to what happens before an event.
    precedido por
    be preceded
    Be in a state that occurs before another.
    ser precedido

    Related Words

    precede
    Verb meaning to go before in time or space.
    preceder
    antecede
    Verb meaning to be or come before in order.
    anteceder

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial contexts, it can refer to being in line or waiting for something.
    She was preceded by those who had arrived earlier.
    Ella estaba precedida por los que habían llegado antes.