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"Antes de" is a preposition which is often translated as "before", and "antes de que" is a preposition which is also often translated as "before". Learn more about the difference between "antes de" and "antes de que" 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.).
preposition
a. before
Perdón, señor. Estaba antes de usted en la fila.Excuse me, sir. I was before you in the line.
a. before
Tienes que sacar el permiso de aprendizaje antes de poder conducir.You need to get a learner's permit before being able to drive.
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antes de que()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. before
Recuérdame que te dé el libro antes de que te vayas.Remind me to give you the book before you go.
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