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"Antes de" is a preposition which is often translated as "before", and "en vez de" is a preposition which is often translated as "instead of". Learn more about the difference between "antes de" and "en vez de" below.
antes de()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
en vez de()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (general)
a. instead of
¿Por qué no me ayudas en vez de quedarte ahí mirando?Why don't you help me instead of sitting there watching?
