Spanish Conversation · Level 7
87 words
Spanish word
anteponer
Pronunciation
IPA/antepoˈneɾ/
Meaning
- verbprioritize
Example
Debes anteponer tu salud a cualquier cosa.
You should prioritize your health over anything else.
More examples
Es necesario anteponer el bienestar común en decisiones difíciles.
It is necessary to prioritize the common good in difficult decisions.
Core concept
A spotlight shining on one object while others are dim.
Common phrases
anteponer la salud
prioritize health
anteponer los intereses
prioritize interests
anteponer el bienestar común
prioritize the common good
Similar words
priorizar: Items are ordered by importance so higher-priority ones are handled first.
poner por delante: Something is put physically or figuratively in front of others to take precedence.
preferir: An option is chosen over another based on liking or inclination.
dar preferencia a: A person or thing is selected or treated ahead of others as the preferred choice.
Definition in Spanish
Dar prioridad a una cosa frente a otra, colocándola antes en el orden de importancia.
Word origin
Compound of Latin ante 'before' and ponere 'to put', originally meaning 'put before' and extended to 'give precedence'.
Usage tips
- A transitive verb that commonly appears as 'anteponer X a Y' (anteponer la salud a la carrera) and tends to sound bookish, so speakers often prefer 'dar prioridad a' in conversation.