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"As soon as" is a conjunction which is often translated as "tan pronto como", and "when" is an adverb which is often translated as "cuándo". Learn more about the difference between "as soon as" and "when" below.
as soon as(
ahz
sun
ahz
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. tan pronto como
Don't worry, Mom. I'll call you as soon as we arrive.No te preocupes, mamá. Te llamaré tan pronto como lleguemos.
b. en cuanto
The vase broke as soon as it hit the floor.El florero se rompió en cuanto chocó con el suelo.
c. luego que (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
As soon as he saw me, he left the party.Luego que me vio, se fue de la fiesta.
when(
wehn
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
2. (relative)
