ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

anteayer

the day before yesterday

First introduced in Chapter 6chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adverb

Use anteayer where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see anteayer after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo anteayo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to the day before yesterday when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta anteayer en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates the day before yesterday slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does anteayer mean in Spanish?
the day before yesterday (introduced in Chapter 6 in Chapurra).
How do you use anteayer in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is anteayer in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 6. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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