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"Antes" is a form of "antes", an adverb which is often translated as "before". "Luego" is an adverb which is often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "luego" and "antes" below.
luego(
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goh
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. then
Fuimos primero al cine, y luego a comer.We went to the movies first, and then to eat.
a. later
Voy a ir al gimnasio luego porque primero tengo que terminar este informe.I'm going to go to the gym later because I have to finish this report first.
3. (in a short time)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. soon
Si sigues así, luego estarás en un aprieto.If you keep on like this, you'll soon be in a bind.
4. (nearby)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. close
La escuela está aquí luego.The school is close to here.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. therefore
Está enferma, luego no viene.She is sick, therefore she's not coming.
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antes(
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tehs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. before
Me lo podrías haber enseñado antes.You could have showed it to me before.
b. earlier
Hoy podré irme a la cama un poco antes.Today I can go to bed a little earlier.
c. soon
Quiero verte cuanto antes.I want to see you as soon as possible.
a. before
Descubrí quién era el asesino diez páginas antes del final.I discovered who the murderer was ten pages before the end.
Me bajo una parada antes que la tuya.I get off one stop before yours.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. rather
Antes que salir a cenar fuera, prefiero comer aquí.Rather than going out to dinner, I'd prefer to eat here.
b. sooner
Antes me quedo soltera que casarme con él.I would sooner be single than marry him.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. before
Tenemos que preparar la reunión el día antes.We have to prepare the meeting the day before.
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