Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
posterior
Pronunciation
IPA/posteˈɾjoɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivelater
Example
Hablaremos del tema en la sesión posterior.
We will discuss the topic in a later session.
More examples
En el periodo posterior resolveremos las dudas.
In the subsequent period we will resolve the doubts.
Core concept
An event or point that comes later in time, space, or order.
Common phrases
sesión posterior
subsequent session
periodo posterior
subsequent period
fase posterior
subsequent phase
reunión posterior
subsequent meeting
Similar words
próximo: Very near in time or space and immediately following.
siguiente: Next in a sequence or order.
Definition in Spanish
Que sucede o se encuentra más adelante en el tiempo, en el espacio o en el orden.
Word origin
From Latin posterior, the comparative of post 'after', originally meaning 'more after' and carried into Spanish with the sense of occurring later or being set further back.
Usage tips
- English 'posterior' often refers to the rear or buttocks, while Spanish posterior usually means 'later' or 'located behind' and is more common in formal or written contexts than in casual speech.