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"Ante" is a preposition which is often translated as "before", and "antes de" is a preposition which is also often translated as "before". Learn more about the difference between "ante" and "antes de" below.
ante(
ahn
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teh
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. before
El acusado se declaró no culpable ante el tribunal.The accused pleaded not guilty before the court.
2. (faced with)
a. in the face of
Tienes que crecerte ante la adversidad para tener éxito a largo plazo.You have to grow stronger in the face of adversity to succeed in the long run.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (animal)
a. moose (North American species)
Los antes son los cérvidos más grandes.Moose are the largest members of the deer family.
b. elk (European species)
Las astas de los antes pueden elevarse 1.2 metros por encima de sus cabezas.Elk antlers can extend 1.2 meters above their heads.
5. (material)
a. suede
Con este vestido de ante rojo, parezco Papá Noel.Wearing this red suede dress, I look like Santa Claus.
antes de(
ahn
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tehs
deh
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
