pay early

[/peɪ ˈɜːrli/]

verb phrase

pagar antecipadamente

1. to settle a debt or financial obligation before the due date

We decided to pay early to avoid late fees.

Decidimos pagar antecipadamente para evitar multas por atraso.

2. to make a payment in advance of the scheduled payment date

If you pay early, you might receive a discount.

Se você pagar antecipadamente, pode receber um desconto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pagar antecipadamente

most common and widely used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

pagar antes do prazo

alternative phrasing common in the region

São Paulo

pagar adiantado

colloquial variant frequently used in business contexts

Portugal

pagar antecipadamente

standard European Portuguese usage

pay your dues early

get ahead of the game by paying early

beat the clock by paying early

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