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    Ante (en. In view of)

    /ˈante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    preposition
    Indicates position or place in front of something.
    The dog is in front of the door.
    El perro está ante la puerta.
    Used to express a judgment or comparison.
    Given the situation, we must act with caution.
    Ante la situación, debemos actuar con prudencia.
    Used in legal contexts to indicate presence before a judge or authority.
    The defendant appeared before the court.
    El acusado se presentó ante el tribunal.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ante', meaning 'in front of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    first of all
    First and foremost, the most important.
    ante todo
    before the law
    In front of the law, in a legal context.
    ante la ley
    before the mirror
    In front of the mirror, generally referring to personal reflection.
    ante el espejo

    Related Words

    in front
    Located at the front.
    delante
    facing
    Opposite side of the back, also used to indicate proximity.
    frente

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, it may indicate confrontation.
    He was before his boss, feeling the pressure.
    Estaba ante su jefe, sintiendo la presión.