Previo (en. Previous)

/ˈpɾeβjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That precedes another in time or space.

Prior studies are essential before the research.

Los estudios previos son esenciales antes de la investigación.

That is found before an event or situation.

The prior report was useful for the meeting.

El informe previo fue útil para la reunión.

That corresponds or relates to something that has occurred before.

His prior knowledge of the topic facilitated the discussion.

Su conocimiento previo sobre el tema facilitó la discusión.

From the Latin 'previus', which means 'that goes before'.

prior notice

Notification given before doing something.

previo aviso

prior agreement

Understanding or pact made before making a decision.

previo acuerdo

prior analysis

Examination or study done before proceeding.

previo análisis

That is before in time or space.

preliminary

That serves as preparation for something.

preliminar

prevention

Action of avoiding or preventing something.

prevención

Prior to a party or social event.

Let's have a pre-party before the event.

Vamos a hacer un previo antes de la fiesta.

Informal meeting or gathering before something formal.

We had a pre-party with friends before the official dinner.

Hicimos un previo con los amigos antes de la cena oficial.