anteriores
“anteriores” means “previous” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
previous
Also: former, preceding
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Las semanas anteriores fueron muy ocupadas.
A2The previous weeks were very busy.
Hemos revisado los informes anteriores para encontrar errores.
B1We have reviewed the former reports to find errors.
Los datos anteriores no coincidían con estos nuevos números.
B2The preceding data did not match these new numbers.
the previous ones
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Estos resultados son mejores que los anteriores.
B1These results are better than the previous ones.
Las fotos nuevas son más claras que las anteriores.
B2The new photos are clearer than the former ones.
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Quick Quiz: anteriores
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'anteriores' as a replacement for a noun?
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The word comes directly from the Latin word *anterior*, which means 'before' or 'in front of.' It maintains the core meaning of something that precedes or comes first.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'anteriores' change form for masculine and feminine nouns?
No. The base word 'anterior' ends in -r, so its plural form 'anteriores' is used for both masculine plural nouns (los días anteriores) and feminine plural nouns (las noches anteriores). It's a handy word that doesn't change gender in the plural.
When should I use 'anteriores' instead of 'previos'?
They are very close synonyms. 'Anteriores' is slightly more common and versatile, especially when talking about things that came immediately before in a series or sequence. Use whichever sounds most natural to you in context.