Spanish grammar - The subjunctive mood and antes de que - 'before' |
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The phrase antes de que ('before') + [verb] expresses that one action will occur before another action. Antes de que always requires the subjunctive mood because it introduces an action that is anticipated or hypothetical. Note however that después de que ('after') followed by a verb does not require the subjunctive when it refers to past or present situation of which there is no doubt. |
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Voy a estudiar antes de que empiece la clase.
(I) am going to study before (the) class starts.
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Debemos limpiar la casa antes de que lleguen los invitados.
(We) must clean the house before the guests arrive.
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Cierra la puerta antes de que salga el perro.
Close the door before the dog goes out.
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Llámame antes de que te vayas.
Call me before (you) leave.
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Compra pan antes de que cierren la tienda.
Buy bread before the store closes.
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Es mejor que termines el trabajo antes de que llueva.
It is better that (you) finish the work before it rains.
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Ve al médico antes de que sea peor.
Go to the doctor before it gets worse.
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Escribe el informe antes de que se te olvide.
Write the report before (you) forget.
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Haz los deberes antes de que tus padres lleguen a casa.
Do your homework before your parents get home.
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Cierra la ventana antes de que entre el frío.
Close the window before the cold comes in.
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Llámame después de que termines.
Call me after (you) finish.
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Vamos a cenar después de que lleguen todos.
(We) are going to have dinner after everyone arrives.
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Saldré después de que pare de llover.
(I) will go out after it stops raining.
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