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    Previa (en. Preliminary)

    /ˈpɾeβja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Indicates an event or action that takes place before something else.
    The pre-meeting preparation was crucial to understanding the points to be discussed.
    La previa de la reunión fue crucial para entender los puntos a tratar.
    It is used to describe an analysis or discussion before a sports event.
    The pre-game included interviews with the players.
    La previa del partido incluyó entrevistas con los jugadores.
    adjective
    That occurs earlier in time.
    We needed the information prior to the event.
    Necesitábamos la información previa al evento.
    Relating to something that is presented or prepared in advance.
    We did a preliminary review of the important documents.
    Hicimos una revisión previa de los documentos importantes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praevius', meaning 'going before'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pre-meeting preparation
    It refers to the preparations and information shared before a meeting.
    previa de la reunión
    Pre-exam preparation
    The preparation and study done before an exam.
    previa al examen

    Related Words

    Prior analysis
    Study or examination of information before making a decision.
    análisis previo
    Prior preparation
    Actions taken to be ready before an event.
    preparación previa

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of parties, it refers to the drinks or activities that take place before going out.
    We have a pre-game at home before going to the bar.
    Hacemos una previa en casa antes de ir al bar.