latter

BrE /ˈlætə/ AmE /ˈlætər/

adjective en → es

1 LAST OF TWO B2

the second of two people or things mentioned

último, posterior

  • the latter

Collocations the former and the latter

  • The first option is cheaper; the latter is faster.

    La primera opción es más barata; la última es más rápida.

2 MORE RECENT C1

the most recent or newest of two people or things mentioned

más reciente, último

  • the latter

Collocations compare the former with the latter

  • The earlier model was less reliable; the latter is more efficient.

    El modelo anterior era menos confiable; el último es más eficiente.