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"Early" in Spanish: temprano
temprano
Early in Spanish is temprano. Put temprano after the verb: llego temprano. Temprano en la mañana means early in the morning.
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How to pronounce temprano
Say it
tem-PRAH-noh
/temˈpɾano/
tem-PRAH-noh. Stress PRAH. Clear final o.
"Early" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| temprano | early Default adverb of time. | Default adverb of time. |
| llegar temprano | to arrive early Work, class, appointments. | Work, class, appointments. |
| temprano en la mañana | early in the morning Clock time with morning. | Clock time with morning. |
| más temprano | earlier Comparing two times. | Comparing two times. |
| muy temprano | very early Stronger than plain temprano. | Stronger than plain temprano. |
How to use temprano in real life
- 1Work
Llego temprano a la oficina.
I arrive early at the office.
Llegar + temprano.
- 2Morning
Salgo temprano al mercado.
I leave early for the market.
Temprano after the verb.
- 3Plans
¿Podemos vernos más temprano?
Can we meet earlier?
Más temprano means earlier.
Mistakes English speakers make with temprano
Incorrect: Soy temprano.
Correct: Llego temprano.
Temprano is an adverb, not a person adjective.
Incorrect: Llego early.
Correct: Llego temprano.
Use temprano, not the English word.
Good to know
In many Latin American cities, llegar temprano often means beating traffic. Temprano is relative to the activity.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting a meeting time
ChatPal
¿Salimos temprano mañana?
Shall we leave early tomorrow?
You
Sí. Prefiero salir temprano.
Yes. I prefer to leave early.
ChatPal
¿A las siete está bien?
Is seven okay?
You
Siete es temprano, pero sí.
Seven is early, but yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Early" in Spanish
Does temprano change for gender?
No. Temprano stays the same.
Where do I put temprano?
Usually after the verb: llego temprano.
How do I say earlier?
Más temprano.
How do I say very early?
Muy temprano.
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