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How do you say "early" in Spanish?
temprano
In Spanish, "early" is temprano.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced tem-PRAH-noh. Stress falls on the second syllable. The p is soft.
Grammar notes
Temprano can be both adjective and adverb. As an adjective it changes: temprana (feminine), tempranos (masculine plural), tempranas (feminine plural).
Example sentence
Llego temprano a la oficina.
I arrive early at the office.
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How to remember temprano
Temprano has tempo in it, and early morning has a different tempo than the rest of the day.
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Questions about temprano
How do you say "early" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "early" is temprano. It is a noun.
How is temprano written in Spanish?
temprano is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is temprano used in a sentence?
Use temprano as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Llego temprano a la oficina. (I arrive early at the office.).
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