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“prehistory” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾeisˈtoɾja/

Example

La prehistoria es el período anterior a la escritura.

Prehistory is the period before writing.

Illustration for prehistoria (prehistory)

How to say “prehistory” in Spanish

“Prehistory” in Spanish is prehistoria.

A timeline of human life reconstructed from artifacts and ruins.

Full entry for prehistoria: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prehistoria

¿Has leído un libro sobre la prehistoria?

Have you read a book about prehistory?

Tips for using prehistoria

  • Common in textbooks and exhibit labels; avoid using prehistoria for periods that already have written records, where siglo or época is more precise.

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