English–Spanish
“in the past” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/anˈtaɲo/
Example
Las casas antaño eran más pequeñas.
Houses were smaller in the past.
How to say “in the past” in Spanish
“In the past” in Spanish is antaño.
A weathered, hand-lettered wooden sign reading Antaño above an old shop.
Example sentences with antaño
En el pueblo cuentan historias de antaño.
In the village they tell tales of yore.
Tips for using antaño
- In everyday conversation speakers favor antes or hace, while antaño appears mainly in nostalgic descriptions and historical or literary contexts.