Kilo Lingo

/temˈpɾano/

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Translation

early

Word origin

From Latin temporanus ('timely'), from tempus ('time'). The same root gives English temporary, temporal and tempo.

Origin
Latin
Root
tempus
English cognates
temporary, temporal, tempo

Examples

.

I get up very early every day.

.

It is too early to call.

.

We arrived early for the appointment.

, .

If you want to find a spot, get to the centre early.

Acuéstate , .

Go to bed early, tomorrow we have to leave soon.

.

Get to the centre early if you want a good spot.

Acuéstate , .

Go to bed early, tomorrow will be a long day.

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This word is part of lesson 19.