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before in Spanish

before in Spanish is antes, denante, antes de que — before means earlier than a particular time or event.

before in Spanish

antes
adv
At an earlier time.
denante
adv
At an earlier time.
antes de que
conj
In advance of the time when.
antes que
conj
(informal) Rather or sooner than.
antes de
prep
Earlier than (in time).
antes que
prep
Earlier than (in time).
denante
prep
Earlier than (in time).
enante
prep
Earlier than (in time).
enantes
prep
Earlier than (in time).
ante
prep
In front of in space.
frente a
prep
In front of in space.
enfrente de
prep
In front of in space.
ante
prep
In store for, in the future of (someone).
antes de
prep
In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.

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."

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.
  • I've seen this movie before.

Similar words in Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What is "before" in Spanish?

"before" in Spanish is antes, denante, antes de que. 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 Spanish, "before" is antes, denante, antes de que.

Are there other ways to say "before" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "before": antes, denante, antes de que, antes que, antes de, enante.

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