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"Tarde" is a form of "tarde", an adverb which is often translated as "late". "Temprano" is an adverb which is often translated as "early". Learn more about the difference between "temprano" and "tarde" below.
temprano(
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prah
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. early
Me desperté temprano hoy.I woke up early today.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. early
Su muerte, a esa edad temprana, nos destrozó.Her death, at that early age, destroyed us.
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tarde, la tarde(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. late
Date prisa, vamos a llegar tarde.Hurry up; we are going to be late.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. afternoon (from noon until sunset)
Esta tarde me voy de compras con mis amigas.I'm going shopping with my friends this afternoon.
b. evening (around sunset)
Te veré esta tarde después del trabajo.I'll see you this evening after work.
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