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"Tan pronto como sea posible" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as possible", and "cuanto antes" is a phrase which is also often translated as "as soon as possible". Learn more about the difference between "tan pronto como sea posible" and "cuanto antes" below.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. as soon as possible
Yo creo que su padre va a morir de un momento a otro, y que ustedes deben venir tan pronto como sea posible.I think that your father is going to die any minute now, and that you should come as soon as possible.
b. ASAP (abbreviation)
Rogamos se ponga en contacto con nosotros tan pronto como sea posible.Please contact us ASAP.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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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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