What is the Spanish word for "predecessor"?

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

English

predecessor

Spanish

predecesor

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Alternative translations of "predecessor"

antecesor
precursor
antepasado
progenitor

Examples of how to use "predecessor" in Spanish

English
My predecessor did a very good job.
Spanish
Mi predecesor hizo un trabajo muy bueno.
English
Her predecessor left clear instructions for work.
Spanish
Su predecesor dejó instrucciones claras para el trabajo.
English
The new phone improved on its predecessor.
Spanish
El nuevo teléfono mejoró a su predecesor.
English
He asked his predecessor about office procedures.
Spanish
Él preguntó a su predecesor sobre los procedimientos de la oficina.
English
This painting replaces the museum's earlier predecessor.
Spanish
Esta pintura reemplaza al predecesor anterior del museo.

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