anterior in Portuguese — Fala2Me Dictionary

[ænˈtɪriər]

adjective

1. situated or placed in front; preceding in position or order

The anterior part of the building faces the street.

A parte anterior do edifício fica de frente para a rua.

2. coming before in time; earlier or previous

Events anterior to the war were often overlooked.

Os eventos anteriores à guerra foram frequentemente ignorados.

3. (anatomy) relating to or situated at the front of the body or structure

The anterior cruciate ligament is important for knee stability.

O ligamento cruzado anterior é importante para a estabilidade do joelho.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

standard usage

Portugal

standard usage; more formal in European Portuguese

anterior chamber (anatomy term)

anterior cruciate ligament (medical term)

anterior to (formal preposition usage)

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