early

• Describe lo que ocurre o existe al comienzo de un período de tiempo, o antes del tiempo esperado o habitual.

Describes something that happens or exists near the beginning of a period of time, or before the expected or usual time.

1. Before expected timeA1formal

   Happening or done before the usual or expected time.

   Temprano, antes de lo esperado

   • She arrived early for the meeting.
   • The early bird catches the worm.
   • He finished his work early today.

   Sinónimosahead of timebeforehandbetimesin advancepremature

   Antónimostardy

2. A1formal

   Happening near the beginning of a period of time, process, or sequence.

   temprano

   • The early morning hours are very quiet.
   • In the early stages of the project, we faced many challenges.
   • Early spring is a beautiful time of year.

   Sinónimosfirstinitialintroductoryopeningpreliminary

3. First or initialA2formal

   Relating to the first part of a period or development.

   temprano / inicial

   • The early chapters of the book are the most exciting.
   • Early results from the experiment are promising.
   • His early works were not very successful.

   Sinónimosbeginningfirstinitialintroductorypreliminaryprimary

   Antónimosfinallastlatter

• Adverbio que significa «antes del tiempo esperado o habitual» o «cerca del comienzo de un período de tiempo». Se usa para describir cuándo ocurre una acción, a menudo indicando puntualidad o anticipación.

An adverb meaning "before the expected or usual time" or "near the beginning of a period of time." It is used to describe when an action occurs, often indicating promptness or timeliness.

1. Before the expected timeA1formal

   At or near the beginning of a period of time, or before the usual or expected time.

   antes de lo esperado

   • She arrived early for the meeting.
   • He woke up early to go for a run.
   • The train came early this morning.

   Sinónimosahead of timebeforehandbetimesin advanceprematurelytoo soon

2. Near the beginningA1formal

   In the first part of a period of time or sequence.

   al principio

   • Early in the year, we set our goals.
   • The flowers bloom early in spring.
   • Early in the movie, the main character is introduced.

   Sinónimosinitially