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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