temprana

Temprana is the feminine singular form of the Spanish adjective temprano, meaning early or happening before the usual time. It is used to describe feminine nouns and expresses that something occurs early in time, in a development sequence, or is premature. The masculine form is temprano, and the plural forms are tempranas (feminine) and temprano (masculine).

In usage, temprana commonly appears in phrases that denote early timing or early stages. Examples include la hora temprana (the early hour), la etapa temprana del desarrollo (the early stage of development), and la infancia temprana (early childhood). The term can describe both concrete moments and figurative phases, such as eventos tempranos or avances tempranos.

Grammatically, temprana agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. It collaborates with another time-related terms and with modifiers to convey nuances of timeliness, urgency, or precocity. The adverbial form associated with tardiness or punctuality can be tempranamente, used to indicate that something happens early or at an early point in time.

Contextually, temprana often contrasts with tardía or tardío, which refer to late occurrences. It is also used in scientific and educational language to describe early-life stages, early development, or early detection, where precise timing is relevant to outcomes or analyses.

Temprano and temprana are the standard forms in Spanish, with temprano used for masculine nouns and temprana for feminine ones. The term is primarily a descriptive time-related adjective and does not denote a proper noun or a specific place by itself.