pre

happening or existing before a particular time, event, etc.

antes de, previo a

• pre-war/pre-World War II

Collocations pre-war conditions · pre-nuptial agreement

• The pre-war tensions were evident.

  Las tensiones previas a la guerra eran evidentes.

published before the date shown on it, or before another book mentioned

publicado antes de

• pre-published

Collocations pre-published work · pre-published manuscript

• The book was pre-published in an online journal.

  El libro fue publicado previamente en una revista en línea.

used before a word to show that something happens or exists before the time, event, etc. mentioned

antes de, previo a

• pre- + noun

Collocations pre-school · pre-war

• She attended a pre-school.

  Ella asistió a una escuela previa.

used before some words to show that something is predicted or expected to happen in the future

previsto, pronosticado

• pre- + noun

Collocations premonition · prediction

• He had a premonition of disaster.

  Él tuvo una premonición de desastre.

used before some words to show that something is prepared or organized in advance

previo, preparado con anticipación

• pre- + noun

Collocations pre-payment · pre-order

• We made a pre-payment for the hotel.

  Hicimos un pago previo por el hotel.

used before some words to show that something is done or happens as a preparation for another event or activity

previo, preparatorio

• pre- + noun

Collocations pre-game · pre-meeting

• The pre-game activities were exciting.

  Las actividades previas al juego fueron emocionantes.

used before some words to show that something is done or happens as a result of another event or activity

previo, como resultado de

• pre- + noun

Collocations pre-marriage counseling · pre-natal care

• They received pre-marriage counseling.

  Recibieron consejería previa al matrimonio.

used before some words to show that something is done or happens as a preparation for another event or activity, often in a formal context

previo, preparatorio

• pre- + noun

Collocations pre-conference meeting · pre-trial hearing

• The pre-trial hearing was scheduled for next week.

  La audiencia previa al juicio estaba programada para la próxima semana.