What does "antes" mean in English?

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Spanish

antes

English

before

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Examples of how to use "antes" in Spanish

Spanish
Piensa bien antes de actuar.
English
Think carefully before acting.
Spanish
Llegué antes que tú a la reunión.
English
I arrived at the meeting before you.
Spanish
Lava las manos antes de comer.
English
Wash your hands before you eat.
Spanish
Antes no entendía, ahora sí.
English
I didn't understand before; now I do.
Spanish
Revisa el correo antes de salir.
English
Check your email before you leave.

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Piensa bien antes de actuar.

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