Antes
Example: Eu sempre reviso minhas anotações antes da prova começar.
Definition
"Antes" is an adverb used to indicate a point in time preceding another event or action, often translated as 'before' in English. It is commonly used to show that something happens earlier than a specified moment, as in 'Eu sempre reviso minhas anotações antes da prova começar.'
Etymology
The word "antes" comes from Latin 'ante', meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to become 'antes,' retaining its original temporal meaning. Did you know? The Latin root 'ante' is also found in English words like 'antecedent' and 'antedate,' reflecting the same idea of something coming earlier.
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