Spanish Conversation · Level 173
15 words
Spanish word
predecesor
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeðeθeˈsoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpredecessor
Example
Mi predecesor me dejó instrucciones claras.
My predecessor left clear instructions for me.
More examples
¿Conociste al predecesor durante la transición?
Did you meet the predecessor during the transition?
Core concept
Previous office-holder whose decisions or instructions can still affect the current holder.
Common phrases
el predecesor en la empresa
the predecessor at the company
predecesor inmediato
immediate predecessor
Similar words
antecesor: Earlier holder of the same post who influences how the role is carried out.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que ocupó anteriormente un puesto, cargo o función y cuyos actos o instrucciones pueden afectar al titular actual.
Word origin
From Latin praedecessor (prae- "before" + decedere "to leave"), passing through medieval Latin into Spanish predecesor.
Usage tips
- Formal term common in official documents and reports; in everyday speech Spanish speakers often prefer shorter phrases like el anterior or la persona anterior.
Other meanings
- forerunnernoun
- precursornoun
Opposites
- sucesorsuccessornoun
Related words
- predecesorafemale predecessornoun