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"Temprano" is an adverb which is often translated as "early", and "acostarse tarde" is a pronominal verb phrase which is often translated as "to go to bed late". Learn more about the difference between "temprano" and "acostarse tarde" below.
temprano(
tehm
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prah
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noh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
acostarse tarde(
ah
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kohs
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tahr
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seh
tahr
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deh
)A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
1. (general)
a. to go to bed late
Anoche estuve viendo la tele y me acosté tarde.I was watching TV last night and went to bed late.
b. to stay up late
En las vacaciones, voy a acostarme tarde todos los días.During vacation, I'm going to stay up late every day.
