/deˈlante/
#786 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
in front, ahead, before
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin de in ante, a stacking of the prepositions de, in and ante ('before, in front of'). It means 'in front, ahead'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- de in ante
- English cognates
- ante, anterior
Examples
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There is a large park right in front of the building where I work.
, apropiado .
Do not talk about that in front of the children, it is not appropriate for them.
corredor .
The runner ahead already has a minute's lead over the group.
garaje espérame.
Park the car in front of the garage and wait for me.
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I have the whole summer ahead of me to rest.
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