Usage Note
Temprano functions as both an adjective (una hora temprana, an early hour) and an adverb (llegó temprano, he arrived early), making it very versatile. As an adverb it does not change form. The comparative is más temprano (earlier); there is no separate apocopated form.
Examples
"Mañana tengo que levantarme temprano."
Natural Translation
Tomorrow I have to get up early.

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