antecedente
“antecedente” means “background” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
background, record
Also: precedent, antecedent
📝 In Action
La policía revisó sus antecedentes antes de darle el trabajo.
B1The police checked his background before giving him the job.
No hay antecedentes de una tormenta tan fuerte en esta ciudad.
B2There is no precedent for such a strong storm in this city.
El paciente no tiene antecedentes médicos de importancia.
B2The patient has no significant medical history.
previous, preceding
📝 In Action
En el capítulo antecedente explicamos las reglas básicas.
C1In the preceding chapter, we explained the basic rules.
Analizamos los hechos antecedentes al conflicto.
C2We analyzed the events previous to the conflict.
La circunstancia antecedente fue decisiva.
C2The preceding circumstance was decisive.
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Words that translate to "antecedente" in Spanish:
antecedent→background→precedent→preceding→previous→record→✏️ Quick Practice
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'antecedere', which combines 'ante' (before) and 'cedere' (to go). It literally means 'that which goes before'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'antecedente' the same as 'historia'?
Not exactly. 'Historia' is a general word for history. 'Antecedente' refers to specific events or records that lead up to or explain a current situation.
Can I use 'antecedente' for my ancestors?
It is better to use 'antepasados' for family members from the past. 'Antecedentes' usually refers to facts or events rather than people.
How do you say 'background check' in Spanish?
You would usually say 'verificación de antecedentes' or 'investigación de antecedentes'.