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"Antes de" is a preposition which is often translated as "before", and "delante de" is a preposition which is often translated as "in front of". Learn more about the difference between "antes de" and "delante de" below.
antes de(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
delante de(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. in front of
No digas malas palabras delante de los niños.Don't say rude words in front of the kids.
b. opposite
El baño está delante de la salida de emergencia.The bathroom is opposite the emergency exit.
