The Spanish preposition 'ante' comes directly from the Latin word 'ante', which also meant 'before' or 'in front of'. This is a case where the word has maintained both its form and meaning perfectly intact from Latin to modern Spanish.

You might encounter 'ante' in common Spanish compounds like 'anteayer' (the day before yesterday), 'antesala' (anteroom/waiting room), or 'antebrazo' (forearm). In each case, 'ante-' maintains its meaning of 'before' or 'in front of'.

English has borrowed many words containing the Latin 'ante-' prefix. Some common examples include 'anterior' (situated before or in front), 'antecedent' (something that comes before), and 'anticipate' (to act before something happens). The word 'ancient' also comes from Latin 'ante' through Old French, originally meaning 'from before'.