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"En cuanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as", and "no bien" is a phrase which is also often translated as "as soon as". Learn more about the difference between "en cuanto" and "no bien" below.
en cuanto(
ehng
kwahn
-
toh
)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?
no bien(
noh
byehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (no sooner)
b. no sooner
No bien el avión hubo aterrizado en la pista, ardió en llamas.No sooner had the plane landed on the runway than it went up in flames.