Spanish phrase
Como antecedente, ~.
Meaning
As background information ___.
When to use it
Signals information given to provide context for a decision. Often used in reports and meetings to share prior facts or existing conditions in a formal tone.
Example dialogue
¿Qué debemos considerar antes de decidir?
What should we consider before deciding?
Como antecedente, en el último trimestre las ventas cayeron un 12%.
As background information, sales fell 12% during the last quarter.