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"Acostarse tarde" is a pronominal verb phrase which is often translated as "to go to bed late", and "temprano" is an adverb which is often translated as "early". Learn more about the difference between "acostarse tarde" and "temprano" below.
acostarse tarde()
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
1. (general)
a. to go to bed late
Anoche estuve viendo la tele y me acosté tarde.I was watching TV last night and went to bed late.
b. to stay up late
En las vacaciones, voy a acostarme tarde todos los días.During vacation, I'm going to stay up late every day.
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