before you begin
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before you begin(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. antes de empezar
Before you begin mixing the ingredients, heat up the oven.Antes de empezar a mezclar los ingredientes, calienta el horno.
b. antes de que empieces (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I want to give you a hug before you begin getting ready to leave.Quiero darte un abrazo antes de que empieces a alistarte para salir.
c. antes de que empiece (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I will read you the instructions before you begin the activity.Voy a leerle las instrucciones antes de que empiece la actividad.
a. antes de empezar
Before you begin playing, put on your safety gear.Antes de empezar a jugar, pónganse los equipos de seguridad.
b. antes de que empiecen (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I will give you a test before you begin studying the material to evaluate how much you already know.Les daré una prueba antes de que empiecen a estudiar la materia para evaluar cuánto ya saben.
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