Previously

/ˈpriːviəsli/

Spanish Translation

previamente

Part of Speech

  • adverb

Word Forms

  • previous
  • previousness
  • pre

Etymology

From previous + -ly.

Del inglés 'previous' más el sufijo '-ly'.

Meanings

adverb

At a former or earlier time; before.

En un tiempo anterior; antes.

The house was previously owned by a doctor.

La casa era previamente propiedad de un médico.

Example Sentences

The information was previously unknown.

La información era previamente desconocida.

He had previously worked as a teacher.

Él había trabajado previamente como maestro.

As previously mentioned, the meeting will be held on Friday.

Como se mencionó previamente, la reunión se llevará a cabo el viernes.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • As previously stated
    Como se ha dicho previamente
  • previously on...
    anteriormente en...
  • until previously
    hasta previamente

Idioms

  • There are no common idioms directly using 'previously'.
    No hay modismos comunes que utilicen directamente 'previamente'.
  • There are no common idioms directly using 'previously'.
    No hay modismos comunes que utilicen directamente 'previamente'.
  • There are no common idioms directly using 'previously'.
    No hay modismos comunes que utilicen directamente 'previamente'.
  • There are no common idioms directly using 'previously'.
    No hay modismos comunes que utilicen directamente 'previamente'.
  • There are no common idioms directly using 'previously'.
    No hay modismos comunes que utilicen directamente 'previamente'.

Proverbs

  • There are no proverbs that prominently use 'previously'.
    No hay proverbios que utilicen prominentemente 'previamente'.
  • There are no proverbs that prominently use 'previously'.
    No hay proverbios que utilicen prominentemente 'previamente'.
  • There are no proverbs that prominently use 'previously'.
    No hay proverbios que utilicen prominentemente 'previamente'.
  • There are no proverbs that prominently use 'previously'.
    No hay proverbios que utilicen prominentemente 'previamente'.
  • There are no proverbs that prominently use 'previously'.
    No hay proverbios que utilicen prominentemente 'previamente'.

Usage Notes

'Previously' is often used to introduce information that has already been stated or to refer to a past event or action. It is typically placed before the verb it modifies, but can sometimes appear at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis.

'Previamente' se usa a menudo para introducir información que ya se ha declarado o para referirse a un evento o acción pasada. Por lo general, se coloca antes del verbo que modifica, pero a veces puede aparecer al principio de una oración para enfatizar.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the placement of 'previously' in a sentence. It usually goes before the verb it modifies.

    Presta atención a la colocación de 'previamente' en una oración. Por lo general, va antes del verbo que modifica.

  • Try to use 'previously' in your own sentences to practice its usage.

    Intenta usar 'previamente' en tus propias oraciones para practicar su uso.

  • Don't confuse 'previously' with other adverbs of time like 'before' or 'earlier'.

    No confundas 'previamente' con otros adverbios de tiempo como 'antes' o 'anteriormente'.

Collocations

  • previously mentioned
    mencionado previamente
  • previously worked
    trabajado previamente
  • previously known
    conocido previamente

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'previous' instead of 'previously' as an adverb.

    Usar 'previous' en lugar de 'previously' como adverbio.

  • Misplacing 'previously' in a sentence, affecting its meaning.

    Colocar 'previamente' incorrectamente en una oración, afectando su significado.

  • Overusing the word and not using synonyms.

    Usar la palabra en exceso y no usar sinónimos.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'previously' to add clarity and precision to your writing when referring to prior events.

    Use 'previamente' para agregar claridad y precisión a su escritura al referirse a eventos anteriores.

  • Consider using synonyms of 'previously' to avoid repetition in your writing.

    Considere usar sinónimos de 'previamente' para evitar la repetición en su escritura.

  • Practice using 'previously' in sentences to become more comfortable with its usage.

    Practica el uso de 'previamente' en oraciones para sentirte más cómodo con su uso.