As a mentioned <earlier>

[zhonglin]

Hi,

Can I use the word "earlier" in a conversation that takes place in the same day, let's say within an hour? For example, my friends and I were talking about food, I had mentioned to my friend that I like spices and sometime later our conversation went to international food, my friend asked me if I want spices.

Can I tell my friend "As a mentioned earlier, I like spices.. etc.." ? Can you please advise if I'm using the word earlier correctly? Is this commonly used in this way ?

Please advise, thank you.

 

[boozer]

Yes, 'earleir' is no problem. However, 'a' instead of 'I' is - I mentioned.

 

[Parla]

I think Boozer means: As I mentioned earlier, . . .

 

[zhonglin]

I think Boozer means: As I mentioned earlier, . . .

Thanks a lot, is it also fine to say "As I mentioned a bit earlier...."?

 

[Parla]

Is it also fine to say "As I mentioned a bit earlier...."?

Yes, it is.