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"Arrive early" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "llegar temprano", and "arrive late" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "llegar tarde". Learn more about the difference between "arrive early" and "arrive late" below.
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. llegar temprano
We arrived early, but there was already a long line.Llegamos temprano, pero ya había una cola larga.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. llega temprano
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
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Arrive early because you'll have to go through security.Llega temprano porque tendrás que pasar por la seguridad.
b. llegue temprano
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Arrive early to fill out some paperwork.Llegue temprano llenar unos formularios.
a. lleguen temprano (plural)
Ok, guys. The bus will be leaving here at 8 am tomorrow whether you're on it or not, so arrive early.Ok, chicos. El autobús partirá desde aquí a las 8 am mañana si están a bordo o no, así que lleguen temprano.
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arrive late(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. llegar tarde
The children arrived late to school.Los niños llegaron tarde a la escuela.
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