prior

prior(
prayr
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. previo
The artist drew the portrait without any prior sketches.El pintor hizo el retrato sin boceto previo.
b. anterior
In prior years, the manager always gave us extra pay for Christmas.En años anteriores, el jefe siempre nos daba una paga extra por Navidad.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. antes de
I've an appointment prior to our engagement, but I won't be late.Tengo una cita antes de nuestro compromiso, pero no tardaré.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el prior
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The prior called all the congregation brothers.El prior convocó a todos los hermanos de la congregación.
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