early

[/ˈɜːrli/]

adjective/adverb

cedo

1. Occurring or done before the expected, usual, or planned time

I woke up early this morning.

Acordei cedo esta manhã.

2. Near the beginning of a period of time, process, or series

The early stages of the project were challenging.

Os estágios iniciais do projeto foram desafiadores.

3. Belonging to a former time; ancient or primitive

Early humans lived in caves.

Os humanos primitivos viviam em cavernas.

4. Done or occurring in the early part of the day

I prefer early morning walks.

Prefiro caminhadas no início da manhã.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cedo

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

cedo

Standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

cedo

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

cedo

Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

The early bird catches the worm (O madrugador consegue o melhor)

Early to bed and early to rise

An early start

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