before you

before you(
bi
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for
 
yu
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ante ti
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I kneel before you and ask for your forgiveness.Me arrodillo ante ti y ruego por tu perdón.
b. ante usted
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I stand before you a new man.Me presento ante usted como un hombre nuevo.
a. ante ustedes
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
This painting before you today is the work of a master.Este cuadro ante ustedes hoy es la obra de un maestro.
a. antes que tu
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Sofia arrived before you.Sofía llegó antes que tu.
b. antes que usted
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Several runners crossed the finish line before you.Unos cuantos corredores cruzaron la meta antes que usted.
a. antes que ustedes
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
I don't want to sing before you. Your group should go first.No quiero cantar antes que ustedes. Su grupo debe ser el primero.
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