How to Say "above-mentioned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “above-mentioned” is “citado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2formal
referred to earlier
Examples
El autor citado anteriormente explica bien el problema.
The previously cited author explains the problem well.
En la citada fecha, no hubo ningún incidente.
On the aforementioned date, there were no incidents.
Las leyes citadas son de cumplimiento obligatorio.
The cited laws are mandatory to follow.
Positioning
When it means 'aforementioned,' you can place it before the noun ('la citada ley') for a very formal, literary feel.
Gender Agreement in Literature
Mistake: “El párrafo citada...”
Correction: El párrafo citado. Always ensure the ending matches the noun, even in complex formal sentences.
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