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How to Say ‘Before’ in Portuguese

Antes de

An-tehs Deh

[An-tehs Deh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Useful to set timelines or refer to earlier actions.

Phrase Breakdown

Antes

[An-tehs]

Before

Earlier than the time or event mentioned.

Example

Antes de começar, estude as direções.

Before starting, study the directions.

de

[Deh]

Of

Used to indicate an origin, relationship, or point in time.

Example

Converse com ele antes de discutir o preço.

Talk with him before discussing the price.

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