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"En cuanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as", and "lo antes posible" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as possible". Learn more about the difference between "en cuanto" and "lo antes posible" below.
en cuanto(
ehng
kwahn
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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?
lo antes posible(
loh
ahn
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tehs
poh
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see
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bleh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. as soon as possible
En este momento todas nuestras líneas están ocupadas, pero atenderemos su llamada lo antes posible.All our lines are busy at the moment, but we'll answer your call as soon as possible.
b. ASAP (abbreviation)
El cliente dice que necesita la traducción lo antes posible.The client says he needs the translation ASAP.
