What is the Spanish word for "forerunner"?

Learn how to say "forerunner" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

forerunner

Spanish

precursor

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Alternative translations of "forerunner"

adelantado
predecesor
pionero
heraldo

Examples of how to use "forerunner" in Spanish

English
This invention was the forerunner of the modern computer.
Spanish
Esta invención fue la precursora de la computadora moderna.
English
The old map showed a forerunner of cities.
Spanish
El mapa antiguo mostraba un precursor de las ciudades.
English
The feather is a forerunner of flight.
Spanish
La pluma es un precursor del vuelo.
English
This stone tool is a forerunner of knives.
Spanish
Esta herramienta de piedra es un precursor de los cuchillos.
English
She called him the forerunner of change.
Spanish
Ella lo llamó el precursor del cambio.

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