Tarde o temprano
Example: Tarde o temprano, todos debemos aprender a cocinar.
Definition
"Tarde o temprano" is a Spanish adverbial phrase meaning 'sooner or later,' used to indicate that something is bound to happen eventually, though the exact time is uncertain. For example, "Tarde o temprano, todos debemos aprender a cocinar" implies everyone will learn to cook at some point.
Etymology
The phrase "tarde o temprano" in Spanish literally translates to 'late or early,' referring to any time in the future. It combines 'tarde' (late) and 'temprano' (early), originating from Latin 'tardus' and 'temporanus,' respectively. Did you know this phrase captures the inevitability of an event regardless of timing?
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"Tarde o temprano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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