temprano
Lemma Details
Translation: early; soon
Part of Speech: adverb
Etymology: From Latin 'temporanus', derived from 'tempus' (time). The English word 'temporal' shares the same Latin root. The evolution shows how the concept of 'time' developed into the specific meaning of 'early in time'. The -ano suffix in Spanish often indicates relationship or belonging, so 'temprano' literally means 'belonging to an early time'.
Commonality: 90%
Guessability: 40%
Register: neutral
Mnemonics
- Think of 'tempo' in music (timing) + 'rano' (sounds like 'rano' in 'morning' backwards) = early timing
- Associate with 'temporary' - early things don't last long
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'temprano' is often used in daily scheduling and planning. Spanish-speaking countries often have different concepts of time than English-speaking ones, with activities sometimes starting later, though 'temprano' maintains its relative meaning of 'early' within that cultural context.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While both can mean 'early' or 'soon', 'temprano' typically refers specifically to early in a time period (early morning, early in life), while 'pronto' more often means 'soon' or 'quickly'.
Confused word:
Volveré pronto.
I'll be back soon.
Notes: In some contexts they can be interchangeable, but 'temprano' has a stronger connection to the early part of a time period.
Mnemonic: 'Temprano' relates to a specific time (like temperature on a clock), while 'pronto' is about promptness.
Explanation: 'Temprano' means 'early', while 'temporal' means 'temporary' or 'relating to time'. They share the Latin root 'tempus' (time) but have different meanings.
Confused word:
Es solo un problema temporal.
It's just a temporary problem.
Notes: Both words relate to time but in different ways - 'temprano' is about when something happens, while 'temporal' is about duration.
Mnemonic: 'Temprano' ends with '-ano' like 'mañana' (morning) - think early morning. 'Temporal' ends with '-al' like 'temporal' in English.