Anteayer (en. Day before yesterday)
/anteˈa.ʝeɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The day that precedes yesterday.
The day before yesterday I went to the cinema.
Anteayer fui al cine.
A term used to refer to events that occurred two days ago.
The day before yesterday I celebrated my birthday.
Anteayer celebré mi cumpleaños.
Etymology
From Spanish 'ante' (in front of, before) and 'ayer' (the day before).
Common Phrases and Expressions
the morning of the day before yesterday
It refers to the morning of the day before yesterday.
anteayer por la mañana
the afternoon of the day before yesterday
It refers to the afternoon of the day before yesterday.
anteayer por la tarde
Related Words
yesterday
The day before today.
ayer
today
The current day.
hoy
tomorrow
The day after today.
mañana
Slang Meanings
It is not used in everyday slang.
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