antemano

beforehand

adverb ahn-teh-MAH-noh Rare

Also means

in advance

Usage Note

Antemano only appears in the fixed phrase de antemano, meaning 'in advance' or 'beforehand.' It is never used on its own — you will never see just antemano without de. The phrase is slightly formal; in casual speech con anticipación or antes serve the same purpose. Le agradezco de antemano (I thank you in advance) is a polite formula common in formal letters and emails.

Examples

"Reserva tu mesa de antemano."

Natural Translation

Reserve your table in advance.

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