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previamente

previously

adverb preh-byah-MEN-teh Less Common

Also means

beforehand

Usage Note

Previamente means 'previously' or 'beforehand' and is used in formal or written registers. In everyday speech, antes or con anterioridad are more common. It often appears in official documents, instructions, or news writing: previamente acordado = 'previously agreed'.

Examples

"El tema había sido previamente debatido."

Natural Translation

The topic had been previously debated.

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