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    Madrugar (en. Get up early)

    /maðɾuˈɣaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To rise or awaken before dawn.
    This weekend I decided to wake up early to go fishing.
    Este fin de semana decidí madrugar para ir a pescar.
    To start an activity very early in the morning.
    She woke up early to study before her exam.
    Ella madrugó para estudiar antes de su examen.
    To get used to getting up early.
    I have always woken up early due to work matters.
    Siempre he madrugado por cuestiones laborales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'maturare', which means 'to ripen' or 'to accelerate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wake up early to study
    Getting up early to conduct studies or review.
    madrugar para estudiar
    to wake up early for work
    Getting up early due to work obligations.
    madrugar por trabajo
    to wake up early to exercise
    Getting up early to engage in physical activity.
    madrugar para hacer ejercicio

    Related Words

    early rising
    Waking up very early, generally at an unusual hour.
    madrugón
    early riser
    A person who gets up early.
    madrugador

    Slang Meanings

    To wake up like a bird
    Today I woke up like a bird; I got up early to go to work!
    Hoy me desperté como un ave, ¡madrugué para ir a trabajar!
    A day off to do many things
    On Sunday I went shopping after waking up early.
    El domingo fui a hacer la compra después de madrugar.