What does temprano in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word temprano in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use temprano in Spanish.

The word temprano in Spanish means early, early, early, premature, early, soon, early in the day, sooner rather than later, wishing won't make it happen, sooner or later. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word temprano

early

adverbio (en la mañana)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Siempre me despierto temprano porque al que madruga Dios lo ayuda.
I always wake up early because God rewards those who get up early in the morning.

early

adverbio (en la tarde, noche)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
En su casa se cena temprano.
In his house they have dinner early.

early, premature

adjetivo (precipitada)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La floración temprana de los almendros se vio truncada por una helada que quemó los brotes.
The early (or: premature) blossoming of the almond trees was cut short by a frost that killed off the buds.

early, soon

adverbio (antes de tiempo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Llegar demasiado temprano a una entrevista de trabajo no da una buena impresión.
Arriving too early for a professional interview doesn't make a good impression.

early in the day

locución adverbial (desde pronto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nos reunimos desde temprano para no terminar tan tarde.
We met early in the day so as not to finish too late.

sooner rather than later

locución adverbial (temprano, pronto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Necesito que entregues el informe más temprano que tarde.
I need you to get that report to me sooner rather than later.

wishing won't make it happen

expresión (aconseja ser paciente)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
No lo acoses para que te contrate: no por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano.

sooner or later

locución adverbial (en algún momento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tarde o temprano esa pareja se va a separar.
Sooner or later that couple is going to break up.

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