How to Say ‘Before eating’ in Spain Spanish
Antes de comer
AHN-tehs deh koh-MEHR
[AHN-tehs deh koh-MEHR]
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain comer often means lunch specifically, the main meal around 2–3pm. If unsure, ask whether it means every meal: ¿antes de cada comida? "before every meal?"
Phrase Breakdown
Antes
[AHN-tehs]
before
Adverb of time; used with 'de' to mean 'before something'.
Llame antes de las ocho.
Call before eight.
de
[deh]
(before infinitive) —
Links 'antes' to a verb; not translated separately.
Antes de dormir, leo.
Before sleeping, I read.
comer
[koh-MEHR]
to eat / to have lunch
Infinitive 'to eat'; in Spain also the main midday meal.
Quiero comer pasta.
I want to eat pasta.
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