What is the difference between Antes de and antes de que?

Key Takeaways. Antes functions as an adverb that, when used by itself, typically means “before” or “earlier.” The phrases antes de and antes de que function as a two-word preposition and three-word conjunction, respectively. Ante is a preposition that often means “in front of” or “considering.”

How do you use despues de?

Después is frequently used in the phrase después de, which functions as a preposition meaning “after.” It is followed by a noun, pronoun, or an infinitive acting as a noun. Llegamos después de la cena. We’re arriving after dinner. No sé qué sucede después de la muerte.

Why do you use DE after despues?

If there are two different subjects, you use either the indicative or the subjunctive. INDICATIVE: if the event has already happened, or if it is habitual or factual. Después (de) que comimos (=preterit) lavé los platos.

Is despues after or before?

Prepositional uses that correspond to the English word after: When there is only one subject who performs more than one action, the phrase después de is followed by an infinitive.

How do you use antes de?

To express in Spanish before or after [something/doing something] we use the prepositional phrases: antes de and después de.

1. Antes de + noun. Voy a ducharme antes de la cena.
2. Después de + noun. Después de la fiesta llamamos a un taxi.
3. Antes de + infinitive. Fui a su casa antes de ir al gimnasio.
4. Después de + infinitive.

Do you use subjunctive with antes de?

“Antes de que” is ALWAYS followed by the subjunctive.

Do you use subjunctive with despues de que?

Some of the more frequent adverbial conjunctions which may take either the indicative or the subjunctive: cuando (when), hasta que (until), después de que (after), tan pronto como (as soon as), mientras (while).

Do you always use subjunctive after que?

We always danced for her… so that the harvest was good. Because the subjunctive often occurs in subordinate clauses, the subordinating conjunction que is usually found before the the subjunctive forms….Conjunctions with Subjunctive.

What’s despues mean?

after
después ADVERB after(wards); later; next, then.

Does despues de que require subjunctive?

Do you use subjunctive with antes de que?