Temprana (en. Early)

/temˈpɾana/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to a moment that is earlier than expected.
The dawn was earlier than usual.
El amanecer fue más temprana de lo habitual.
Indicates that something has been achieved ahead of the scheduled time.
The arrival of the shipment was early.
La llegada del envío fue temprana.
Describes the development or maturity of something at an early stage.
The flowering of the plants was early this year.
La floración de las plantas fue temprana este año.

Etymology

From the Latin *temprānus, which means anticipated or earlier.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Early age
Refers to a stage in life where early development is achieved.
temprana edad
Early departure
Indicates a departure or exit that occurs earlier than expected.
temprana salida
Early maturity
Describes a development that happens sooner than what is normal or expected.
temprana madurez

Related Words

Early riser
Refers to someone who gets up or acts early.
tempranero
Early (adverb)
Adverb indicating something that happens early.
tempranamente
Early
Adjective that has the same meaning as 'early', but in masculine form.
temprano

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to someone who always gets up early.
Juan is an early riser; he is always up by six.
Juan es un tempranero, siempre está en pie a las seis.
Used to describe a party that ends very early.
That party was an early one; it ended by ten.
Esa fiesta fue una temprana; acabó a las diez.