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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