Antemano (en. In advance)

ɑn-te-mɑ-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

A phrase that refers to an action done before another action or event.

I expect to get his answer in advance so that I can prepare.

Inaasahan kong makuha ang kanyang sagot antemano para makapaghanda ako.

Refers to organizing things before something happens.

It's good to have advance plans for the trip.

Magandang magkaroon ng antemano na mga plano para sa biyahe.

from Spanish 'ante mano'

steps in advance

actions taken before a situation or event

mga hakbang antemano

preemptive

a word that describes steps taken to prevent a problem or undesirable situation.

preemptive

I told you!

I already said to you that I can't do that.

Antemano, sasabihin ko na sa'yo na hindi ko kaya yan.

Come on!

Come on, maybe you're overthinking it.

Antemano, baka naman masyado kang nag-iisip.

Just do it manually.

I said, you really just need to do it manually.

Antemano, talagang kailangan mong mag-manual na lang.