What is the Spanish word for "before"?

Learn how to say "before" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

before

Spanish

antes de

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Alternative translations of "before"

antes

Examples of how to use "before" in Spanish

English
Brush your teeth before you sleep.
Spanish
Cepíllate los dientes antes de acostarte.
English
Wash your hands before dinner.
Spanish
Lávate las manos antes de la cena.
English
She arrived before the meeting started.
Spanish
Ella llegó antes de que empezara la reunión.
English
Think before you speak.
Spanish
Piensa antes de hablar.
English
I stretch before running every morning.
Spanish
Me estiro antes de correr cada mañana.

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