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"No bien" 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 "no bien" and "cuanto antes" below.
no bien(
noh
 
byehn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. as soon as
No bien se levantó, preparó la valija.As soon as she got up, she packed her suitcase.
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.
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cuanto antes(
kwahn
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toh
 
ahn
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tehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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.
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