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“early” in Spanish

temprano
Illustration of "early" in a Spanish cultural setting
A young man is locking the front door of his house before the sun has even risen, a small travel bag by his feet. The quiet, blue-gray light of dawn fills the street, with just a sliver of orange on the horizon.

Usage note

'Temprano' is a common and versatile word used to describe something happening before the expected or usual time. It can be used for the time of day (like early morning) or for arriving before an event starts.

Examples

  • Me levanto temprano para ir al trabajo.

    I get up early to go to work.

  • El restaurante cierra temprano los domingos.

    The restaurant closes early on Sundays.

  • Llegamos temprano a la fiesta.

    We arrived early to the party.

Quick check

What does "temprano" mean?

  • A. early
  • B. public
  • C. other
  • D. important

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