antes

Meanings

• Preposition

  Preposition meaning 'before' in Portuguese.

  - "Ele chegou antes de mim."
  - "Antes de comer, limpe as mãos."

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Variants

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ante , antes , anted , anteing , penny ante , penny antes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'ante' meaning 'before'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'antes' is used as a prefix in Portuguese to denote 'before' in various contexts, such as 'antecedente' (precedent), 'antepessoa' (predecessor), and 'anteceder' (to precede).

2. In Portuguese, 'antes' can also be used as an adverb to mean 'beforehand' or 'earlier'.

3. In the game of bridge, 'antes' is a term used to refer to a small bet made before the dealing of the cards.

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1. Anteshores: A term used in Portuguese literature and folklore to refer to boys who are prematurely aged and possess the wisdom and strength of an adult. The term is derived from 'antes' and 'homem' (man).

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In Portuguese literature, 'antes' is often used to denote a sense of anticipation or preparation. For instance, in Fernando Pessoa's poetry, 'antes' is used to express the idea of a moment before an event, filled with emotion and expectation.

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3. mnemonics
   

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