recent, a.Deireanach, úrnua, nua-.Of recent years, sna blianta deireanacha seo. Event of recent date, rud a tharla le déanaí, le gairid. In recent years, le blianta beaga. ►recently, adv.Go deireanach; le gairid, ó chianaibh, ar na mallaibh. As recently as yesterday, níl sé ach inné féin. Until quite recently, go dtí le fíorghairid. Recently married, nuaphósta.