adjective/verb (present participle)
precedente, anterior, que precede
1. coming or occurring before something in time or order
In the preceding chapter, the author introduced the main character.
No capítulo precedente, o autor apresentou o personagem principal.
2. going in front; leading the way
The preceding vehicle turned left at the intersection.
O veículo que ia à frente virou à esquerda no cruzamento.
3. present participle of 'precede': to come before in time or order
The storm is preceding the arrival of cold air.
A tempestade está precedendo a chegada do ar frio.
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