temprano
tempráno with stress marks
early; on time
Usage Note
Temprano, from Spanish 'temprano', means early or arriving on time. It is used more commonly in older generations and in regions with strong Spanish-era influence. In contemporary Filipino speech, 'maaga' or 'sa oras' are more frequently heard, but temprano still appears in set phrases and older literature.
Examples
" Temprano kaming gumising. "
Natural Translation
We woke up early.
Literal Translation
Early we woke.
" Dumating siya nang temprano sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/she arrived early at work.
Literal Translation
Arrived he/she of early at work.
" Mas mabuting umalis nang temprano para hindi tayo maabutan ng matinding trapik sa daan. "
Natural Translation
It is better to leave early so that we won't get caught in heavy traffic on the road.
Literal Translation
More good leave of early so not we caught of heavy traffic on road.
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