Part of Speech

The word "temprano" is an adverb.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "temprano" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /temˈpɾano/.

Translation Options into English

"Temprano" can be translated into English as: - Early - Soon

Meaning and Usage

"Temprano" refers to a time that occurs before the expected, usual, or scheduled time. In Spanish, it is used to indicate that something happens at an early hour of the day or before a certain time.

Frequency of Use: "Temprano" is used frequently in both oral and written contexts, although it may appear more in spoken language when discussing daily routines or plans.

Example Sentences

1. Voy a levantarme temprano mañana para ir al gimnasio.

2. I am going to wake up early tomorrow to go to the gym.

3. Es mejor llegar temprano a la reunión para encontrar un buen lugar.

4. It is better to arrive early to the meeting to find a good spot.

5. Temprano en la mañana, el sol ya comenzaba a brillar.

6. Early in the morning, the sun was already starting to shine.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Temprano" is commonly used in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

1. Más vale tarde que nunca, pero es mejor temprano que tarde.

2. Better late than never, but it's better early than late.

3. El que madruga, Dios lo ayuda. Por lo tanto, es mejor levantarse temprano.

4. Early risers are helped by God. Therefore, it is better to get up early.

5. No hay tiempo que perder; hay que empezar temprano.

6. There’s no time to waste; we need to start early.

7. A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda, así que siempre trato de salir temprano.

8. God helps those who rise early, so I always try to leave early.

9. Hizo su tarea temprano para disfrutar del resto del día.

10. He did his homework early to enjoy the rest of the day.

Etymology

"Temprano" comes from the Latin word "temperānus", which means "seasonable" or "early".

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Pronto (soon) - Antes (before)

Antonyms: - Tarde (late) - Tardío (late)