past

• Adjetivo usado para descrever algo que já aconteceu ou existiu antes do momento presente; também pode indicar tempo decorrido ou um período anterior.

An adjective used to describe something that has already happened or existed in a time before the present.

1. Gone by in timeA2formal

   Belonging to a former time; no longer current.

   Passado

   • In past years, the festival was much smaller.
   • She reflected on her past experiences.
   • Past generations lived without modern technology.

   Sinônimosbygoneelapsedformergonepreviousprior

   Antônimosactualcurrentfuturepresent

2. Just endedA2formal

   Referring to the period of time immediately before the present.

   Passado

   • The past week has been very busy.
   • Over the past month, we have made significant progress.
   • The past few days were rainy and cold.

   Sinônimoslastprecedingprevious

   Antônimoscurrentfuturepresentupcoming

3. Former (in a position)B1formal

   Having previously held a particular office or position.

   Ex

   • The past president attended the ceremony.
   • She is a past winner of the competition.
   • Past members of the club are invited to the reunion.

   Sinônimoserstwhileformeroldone-timepreviouspriorsometime

• Advérbio que indica passar por algo ou além dele, seja no espaço (de um lado para o outro) ou no tempo (mais tarde, depois). Também funciona como preposição, adjetivo e substantivo.

An adverb meaning 'so as to pass by or beyond.' It indicates movement from one side of something to the other, or the passage of time. It is also used as a preposition, adjective, and noun.

1. Beyond in timeA2formal

   Used to indicate that a certain amount of time has elapsed or that something is later than a specific time.

   Depois de

   • He walked past the store without stopping.
   • The deadline is already past.
   • She ran past the finish line.

   Sinônimosafterbeyond

   Antônimosbeforeprior

2. Beyond in spaceA2formal

   Used to indicate movement or position beyond a particular point or object.

   Além de

   • The car drove past the school.
   • He threw the ball past the catcher.
   • We walked past the old church.

   Sinônimosbeyondby

• Substantivo que designa o tempo que já passou, acontecimentos ou experiências que não existem mais, ou a história de uma pessoa ou coisa.

A noun referring to the time that has already occurred, events or experiences that are no longer present, or the history of a person or thing.

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1. Time before nowA2formal

   The time that has already happened, as opposed to the present or future.

   Passado

   • We cannot change the past.
   • She often thinks about the past.
   • The past is full of lessons for the future.

   Sinônimosantiquityhistoryyesteryearyore

   Antônimosfuture

2. Personal historyB1formal

   A person's previous experiences, actions, or background.

   Passado

   • He has a mysterious past that he never talks about.
   • Her past includes living in several different countries.
   • The detective investigated the suspect's past.

   Sinônimosbackgroundexperiencehistoryliferecordtrack record