Predecesores (en. Predecessors)

/pɾeðeθeˈsoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Those who held a position before another person.

The predecessors of this manager left an important legacy in the company.

Los predecesores de este gerente dejaron un legado importante en la empresa.

Ancestors in a line of descent or succession.

His predecessors in the family were farmers.

Sus predecesores en la familia eran agricultores.

Those things that were previous or antecedent to another.

The predecessors of this technology were less efficient.

Los predecesores de esta tecnología fueron menos eficientes.

It derives from the Latin 'praedecessor', which means the one who precedes.

illustrious predecessors

Notable individuals who held an important position before.

predecesores ilustres

follow in the footsteps of predecessors

Imitate or continue the actions of those who came before.

seguir los pasos de los predecesores

honor predecessors

Pay tribute or acknowledge the work of those who were there before.

honrar a los predecesores

successors

People or things that occupy a place or position after others.

sucesores

ancestors

Those who lived before and form a link in descent.

antecesores

Those who came before us.

My predecessors in school always left good recommendations.

Mis predecesores en la escuela siempre dejaron buenas recomendaciones.

The bosses who are no longer here.

The predecessors have left us a great example to follow.

Los predecesores nos han dejado un gran ejemplo a seguir.