prior

[/ˈpraɪər/]

adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); priors (noun)

anterior, precedente (adjective); prior (noun)

1. existing or occurring before in time; earlier

I have a prior commitment that evening.

Tenho um compromisso anterior naquele noite.

2. a monk who is head of a priory or a monastery ranking below an abbot

The prior of the monastery managed the daily affairs.

O prior do mosteiro administrava os assuntos diários.

3. taking precedence in order of importance

Prior considerations include budget and timeline.

As considerações anteriores incluem orçamento e cronograma.

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General Brazilian

anterior, precedente

Common usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

anterior, prévio

Both terms are widely used; 'prévio' emphasizes advance planning

General Brazilian

prior (noun)

Religious term, same in both Portuguese variants

prior to (before in time): antes de, anteriormente a

have prior knowledge: ter conhecimento prévio

without prior notice: sem aviso prévio

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