Translation of Spanish word "antes" to English
antes
/ˈan.tes/
Meaning
VerbAt an earlier time.
How to use
Antes ('before') requires the preposition de when followed by a noun or infinitive verb: antes de dormir — before sleeping.
🇬🇧 English
before
Example
Quiero que esto esté hecho antes del lunes.
I want this done by Monday.
Nos sentamos frente al fuego para calentarnos.
We sat in front of the fire to warm ourselves.
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Common phrases
- antes de que— before (followed by subjunctive)
- cuanto antes— as soon as possible
- de antes— from before / old
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What does the Spanish word "antes" mean?▼
The Spanish word "antes" means "before" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Quiero que esto esté hecho antes del lunes." (which translates as "I want this done by Monday.").
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