Spanish phrase
¿Puedo salir antes de ~?
Meaning
May I leave before ___?
When to use it
Asks politely to leave before something ends. Used to request permission to exit early from classes, meetings, or appointments, with a polite, deferential tone.
Example dialogue
¿Puedo salir antes de que termine la clase?
May I leave before the class ends?
Sí, puedes salir cinco minutos antes.
Yes, you can leave five minutes early.