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ante-(
ahn
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teh
)A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., auto, pre).
1. (before)
a. before-
Si vas a venir a visitarme, por favor avísame de antemano.If you're coming to visit me, please tell me beforehand.
b. ante-
Esa es una explicación antediluviana de por qué se pone el sol.That's an antediluvian explanation of why the sun sets.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El bebé de mi hermana nación anteayer.My sister's baby was born the day before yesterday.
Anteanoche alguien intentó entrar a mi casa.Somebody tried to break into my house the night before last.
2. (in front)
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