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"En cuanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as", and "cuanto antes" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as possible". Learn more about the difference between "en cuanto" and "cuanto antes" below.
en cuanto(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. as soon as
Nos iremos al cine en cuanto lleguen.We will go to the movies as soon as they get here.
a. as
¿Qué opina usted en cuanto miembro del grupo afectado por esta legislación respecto de esta nueva ley?As a member of the group affected by this legislation, what's your opinion on this new law?
cuanto antes(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. as soon as possible
Por favor, envíe su solicitud cuanto antes. Las plazas son limitadas.Please send your application as soon as possible. The number of vacancies is limited.
