Prior (en. Prior)

/ˈpraɪər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person or thing that precedes another in time or space.
The event prior to the concert was very successful.
El evento anterior al concierto fue muy exitoso.
Fact or circumstance that occurs before a certain event.
We must consider the prior factors before making a decision.
Debemos considerar los antecedentes previos antes de tomar una decisión.

Etymology

From Latin 'prior', which means 'earlier, first'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prior to
Before; at an earlier time than.
prior to
prior notice
Prior notice; information received before an upcoming event.
prior notice
prior engagement
Prior engagement; obligation that one has before an event.
prior engagement

Related Words

anterior
That which is in front in time or space.
anterior
antecedent
That which precedes another thing, especially in event or situation.
antecedente

Slang Meanings

The one who arrives first.
He is always the prior in meetings.
Siempre es el prior en las reuniones.
Something that is fundamental before anything else.
Safety is a priority before starting the project.
La seguridad es prior antes de comenzar el proyecto.