What is the Spanish word for "former"?

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

English

former

Spanish

antiguo

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Alternative translations of "former"

ex
anterior

Examples of how to use "former" in Spanish

English
My former teacher is now the principal.
Spanish
Mi antiguo profesor ahora es el director.
English
She met her former teacher yesterday.
Spanish
Ella conoció a su antiguo profesor ayer.
English
The former president spoke at lunch.
Spanish
El expresidente habló en el almuerzo.
English
I found my former phone in storage.
Spanish
Encontré mi antiguo teléfono en el almacenamiento.
English
He returned to his former hometown last week.
Spanish
Él regresó a su antigua ciudad natal la semana pasada.

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My former teacher is now the principal.

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