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previous language

[ˈprɪviəs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: previous languages
língua anterior
1. A language that was spoken or used before another language; a language that preceded the current one in a sequence or timeline
Spanish was the previous language before English became dominant in the region.
O espanhol era a língua anterior antes do inglês se tornar dominante na região.
2. In linguistic or educational contexts, the language one knew or studied before learning a new one
Students often transfer skills from their previous language to their current language of study.
Os alunos frequentemente transferem habilidades da sua língua anterior para a língua que estão estudando atualmente.
Synonyms
former languageprior languagepreceding language
Antonyms
current languagenext languagesubsequent language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
língua anterior
Standard usage in educational and linguistic contexts
Portugal
língua anterior
Standard usage, commonly used in formal discourse
General Brazilian
língua prévia
Alternative formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

native language
mother tongue
switch languages
language barrier
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