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How to Say ‘Before going’ in Portuguese

Antes de ir

AHN-tsh deh eer

[AHN-tsh deh eer]

💬 Usage Tip: After antes de "before", the verb stays in its basic form: antes de sair "before leaving", antes de comer "before eating".

Phrase Breakdown

Antes

[AHN-tsh]

before

Adverb/preposition of time meaning earlier than something.

Example

Chego antes das nove.

I arrive before nine.

[deh]

(no direct translation)

Preposition linking 'importar-se' to the following verb.

Example

Importa-se de esperar?

Do you mind waiting?

[eer]

To move or travel to a place.

Example

Eu quero ir à praia.

I want to go to the beach.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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