What is the Spanish word for "beforehand"?

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

English

beforehand

Spanish

de antemano

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Alternative translations of "beforehand"

antes
previamente
anticipadamente
con antelación

Examples of how to use "beforehand" in Spanish

English
You should have told me beforehand.
Spanish
Deberías habérmelo dicho de antemano.
English
Please read the instructions beforehand before starting.
Spanish
Por favor, lee las instrucciones de antemano antes de comenzar.
English
She called me beforehand to confirm plans.
Spanish
Ella me llamó de antemano para confirmar los planes.
English
They arrived early and waited beforehand quietly.
Spanish
Llegaron temprano y esperaron en silencio de antemano.
English
I always check the schedule beforehand each week.
Spanish
Siempre reviso el horario de antemano cada semana.

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