English–Spanish
“previous” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈsaðo/
Example
La reunión pasada empezó tarde.
The previous meeting started late.
How to say “previous” in Spanish
“Previous” in Spanish is pasado. pasado can also mean “last”.
A thing, moment, or period belonging to an earlier time than the present or another reference point.
Example sentences with pasado
El fin de semana pasado fui al cine.
Last weekend I went to the movies.
Tips for using pasado
- Spanish adjectives normally follow the noun, so pasado typically appears after the noun, while placing it before the noun adds contrast or emphasis.
Other Spanish words for “previous”
¿Recuerdas la lección anterior?
Do you remember the previous lesson?
La reunión precedente fue más larga.
The previous meeting was longer.