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anteriormente

previously, formerly

adverb ahn-teh-ryohr-MEN-teh Less Common
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Usage Note

Anteriormente refers to an earlier point in time or an earlier part of a text (como se mencionó anteriormente, as mentioned previously). It is formal and common in written registers. The shorter synonym antes is more common in speech; previamente (previously) is a close synonym in journalistic style.

Examples

"Anteriormente, el edificio era una fábrica de tejidos."

Natural Translation

Previously, the building was a textile factory.

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