Antes
Example: Antes de la guerra, la ciudad era muy tranquila.
Definition
"Antes" is an adverb used to indicate a time preceding a specific event or moment. For example, in the phrase "Antes de la guerra, la ciudad era muy tranquila," it means 'before the war,' showing that the city was very peaceful prior to the war.
Etymology
The Spanish word "antes" comes from the Latin adverb "ante," meaning 'before.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to "antes," retaining its temporal meaning. Did you know? The root "ante" also appears in English words like 'antebellum,' which means 'before the war.'
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"Antes" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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