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before in Italian

before in Italian is prima, innanzi che, innanzi — before means earlier than a particular time or event.

before in Italian

prima
adv
At an earlier time.
prima
conj
In advance of the time when.
innanzi che
conj
(informal) Rather or sooner than.
prima
prep
Earlier than (in time).
innanzi
prep
Earlier than (in time).
davanti
prep
In front of in space.
di fronte
prep
In front of in space.
innanzi
prep
In front of in space.

What does "before" mean?

  1. preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
    "We arrived before the doors even opened."
  2. preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
    "He stood before the judge to hear the verdict."
  3. adverb At an earlier time; previously.
    "I've seen this movie before."
  4. conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.
    "Lock the door before you leave."
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before in a sentence

  • We arrived before the doors even opened.
  • Please finish your homework before dinner.
  • He stood before the judge to hear the verdict.
  • The actors bowed before the audience at the end of the play.

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What is "before" in Italian?
"before" in Italian is prima, innanzi che, innanzi. before means: Earlier than a particular time or event.
How do you use "before" in a sentence?
Example: "We arrived before the doors even opened." In Italian, "before" is prima, innanzi che, innanzi.
Are there other ways to say "before" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "before": prima, innanzi che, innanzi, davanti, di fronte.
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