antes (adverb)

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  1. before, earlier
  2. first, beforehand
  3. rather, sooner (in preference)

Estuvieron nerviosos antes del examen.

They were nervous before the exam.

¿Quieres un antes de que vaya en bici al trabajo?

Would you like a hug before I cycle to work?

Veíais las noticias antes de cenar.

You all used to watch the news before dinner.

Saquemos al perro antes de que empiece a llover fuerte.

Let's take the dog out before it starts raining hard.

El puente nuevo estará antes del invierno.

The new bridge will be finished before winter.