antaño

This is the 9518th most frequent Spanish word.


antaño

"Antaño" means "in the past" or "in former times."


Here, 'antaño' is used to mean 'once' or 'formerly', describing a past state of grandeur.

Los edificios antaño majestuosos ahora están abandonados.

The buildings once majestic are now abandoned.


In this sentence, 'antaño' means 'of yore' or 'of old times', indicating traditions from the past.

Las costumbres de antaño reflejan otra realidad cultural.

The customs of yore reflect a different cultural reality.


Here, 'antaño' is used synonymously with 'of the past', suggesting tales from times long gone.

Mi abuelo solía contar historias de antaño junto a la chimenea.

My grandfather used to tell stories of the past by the fireplace.