Precedido (en. Preceded)
/pɾeθeˈðido/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is placed before or comes first in a sequence.
The presentation was preceded by an introductory speech.
El acto de presentación fue precedido por un discurso introductorio.
That has someone or something that precedes it.
The meeting was preceded by several emails.
La reunión fue precedida de varios correos electrónicos.
That is preceded by another event or action.
His success was preceded by much effort and dedication.
Su éxito fue precedido de mucho esfuerzo y dedicación.
Etymology
From Latin 'praecedĕre', which means 'to go before'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
preceded by
That carries something with it, like a condition or context.
precedido de
preceded by
Indicates that something is placed before another thing.
precedido por
Related Words
precede
Verb meaning to be or go before something.
preceder
precedence
Right to be before others in time or space.
precedencia
antecedent
That goes before or is found in the past in relation to another.
antecedente
Slang Meanings
Used to indicate that something is prior in an informal context.
That video is preceded by other recommendations.
Ese video va precedido de otras recomendaciones.
Sometimes used in a sense of importance or priority.
On our list, this project is preceded by other more urgent ones.
En nuestra lista, este proyecto va precedido de otros más urgentes.