precursor
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el precursor, la precursora(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La llegada de las cigüeñas era precursora de la primavera en esta zona.The arrival of storks used to be a harbinger of spring in this area.
El cantante de Detroit fue el líder de una banda precursora de la música punk.The Detroit singer was the leader of a band that was a precursor to punk rock.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. forerunner
Muchos ven al personaje de Jane Eyre como un precursor del movimiento feminista que estaba por venir.Many see the character of Jane Eyre as a forerunner of the feminist movement that was to come.
b. precursor
Podría considerarse que la máquina de escribir eléctrica fue la precursora del computador personal.One could argue that the electric typewriter was the precursor of the personal computer.
c. harbinger (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
Ojalá este triunfo en las elecciones municipales sea un precursor de más éxitos venideros.I hope this victory in the local elections is a harbinger of more success yet to come.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (technical) (chemistry and medicine)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
a. precursor
Este tratamiento contra el párkinson está basado en un precursor de la dopamina.This treatment for Parkinson's disease is based on a dopamine precursor.
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