Part of speech

• Part of speech: Adjective.

Phonetic transcription

• Phonetic transcription: /ˈantes siˈtaðo/

Translation options into English

• Translation options into English: previously cited, aforementioned

Meaning

• Meaning & Usage: "Antes citado" is an adjective commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a person or thing that has been mentioned or cited before. It is often used to refer to a specific reference that has already been made in a text or document. This term is more frequently used in written legal documents rather than in oral speech.

• Frequency of Use: Due to its specific legal connotation, "antes citado" is not as common in everyday language but is frequently used in legal documents or formal texts that require citations.

Examples

1. Spanish: El informe presentado se basa en el documento antes citado. English: The presented report is based on the previously cited document.

2. Spanish: El testigo antes citado será llamado a declarar de nuevo. English: The aforementioned witness will be called to testify again.

Idiomatic expressions

• "Antes citado" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions. However, it is often used in legal contexts alongside phrases or terms to refer to previous citations or mentions.

Etymology

• Etymology: "Antes" means "before" or "previously" and "citado" comes from the verb "citar," which means "to cite" or "to mention." Therefore, "antes citado" can be translated as "previously cited."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: previamente mencionado (previously mentioned), referido anteriormente (previously referenced)
• Antonyms: no mencionado (not mentioned), no citado (not cited)