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antecesor

predecessor

noun ahn-teh-seh-SOHR Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: from Latin antecessor (one who goes before)

Also means

ancestor

Usage Note

Antecesor can mean both a direct predecessor in a role (mi antecesor en el cargo) and a more distant ancestor. The feminine form is antecesora. It is largely interchangeable with predecesor in the sense of predecessor, though antecesor carries a slightly more formal or historical tone. Antepasado is more commonly used for family ancestors.

Examples

"Su antecesor en el cargo dejó muchas deudas."

Natural Translation

His predecessor in the post left many debts.

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