anterior a
[an-te-ri-OR a]
preposition/adjective phrase
prior to, before, earlier than
1. occurring or existing before something else in time
The events anterior to the war were largely forgotten.
Os eventos anteriores à guerra foram largamente esquecidos.
2. positioned in front of or toward the front
The anterior part of the building faces the street.
A parte anterior do edifício fica de frente para a rua.
3. preceding in order or sequence
His previous work anterior to this project showed great promise.
Seu trabalho anterior a este projeto mostrava grande promessa.
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