anteriormente conocido como
/anteɾjoɾmente konoθido komo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'previously known as' is translated into Spanish as anteriormente conocido como.
You can replace the word anteriormente with previamente in the phrase anteriormente conocido como without changing the meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of anteriormente (previously), conocido (known) and como (as).
Which one should you use?
The more concise phrase antes conocido como can be used as a more concise alternative to anteriormente conocido como.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective conocido must agree in gender with the subject. Use anteriormente conocida como if the subject is a feminine noun. Use anteriormente conocidos como if the subject is a masculine plural noun and anteriormente conocidas como if the subject is a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente in anteriormente comes from the Latin word mēns meaning 'mind'. It suggests that the action is performed in a certain state of mind.
- The word conocido can be used as a noun to describe an 'acquaintance', meaning someone who is simply 'known' to you but is not a close friend.
- When referring to a person's former artistic name or alias, Spanish speakers often use conocido como alone because the context of an alias implies the change.
Examples in context
- El país anteriormente conocido como Rhodesia cambió su nombre a ZimbabweThe country previously known as Rhodesia changed its name to Zimbabwe
- Ese lugar antes se conocía como 'La Cafetería del Parque'That place was previously known as 'The Park's Coffee Shop'
- Mi amigo antes se llamaba Juan, pero ahora prefiere que lo llamen CarlosMy friend was previously called Juan, but now he prefers to be called Carlos
- Esta banda en el pasado era conocida como 'Los Rebeldes'This band was previously known as 'The Rebels'
- El país, anteriormente conocido como Yugoslavia, es muy grande.The country, previously known as Yugoslavia, is very large.
- El proyecto, anteriormente conocido como Plan X, fue cancelado.The project, previously known as Plan X, was cancelled.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a historical document in a library.
- Daniel¿Leíste sobre el sitio, anteriormente conocido como Ciudad Antigua?Did you read about the site, previously known as Ancient City?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, es un lugar muy interesante.Yes, Daniel, it is a very interesting place.
- DanielElena, creo que deberíamos investigar más.Elena, I think we should investigate more.
- ElenaEstoy de acuerdo contigo.I agree with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anteriormente, como, conocido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
