Spanish phrase
Envía ~ antes de ~.
Meaning
Send ___ by ___.
When to use it
A direct request to send something by a deadline. Used in business to instruct colleagues or subordinates and has a commanding tone, so it is less polite for superiors.
Example dialogue
Envía el informe antes de las 17:00.
Send the report by 5:00 PM.
De acuerdo, te lo envío antes de esa hora.
Okay, I'll send it by that time.