beforehand

at an earlier time; in advance of a particular event or situation

antes, de antemano

• do something beforehand

Collocations plan ahead · prepare in advance

• You should book your tickets beforehand.

  Deberías reservar tus boletos de antemano.

to do something in preparation for a future event or situation

hacer algo con anticipación, prepararse para

• do something beforehand

Collocations prepare in advance · plan ahead

• We should prepare the food beforehand.

  Deberíamos preparar la comida con anticipación.