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prematuramente

[pre-ma-tu-ra-MEN-te]
adverb
prematurely
1. Before the expected or appropriate time; too early
He decided to retire prematurely at age 50.
Ele decidiu se aposentar prematuramente aos 50 anos.
2. Before full development or maturity is reached
The baby was born prematurely and required special care.
O bebê nasceu prematuramente e precisou de cuidados especiais.
3. Before the proper or scheduled time
She announced the news prematurely.
Ela anunciou a notícia prematuramente.
Synonyms
antecipadamentecedo demaismais cedo que o previstoprecipitadamente
Antonyms
tardiamenteatrasadamenteoportunamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prematuramente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
prematuramente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nascer prematuramente (to be born prematurely)
morrer prematuramente (to die prematurely)
envelhecer prematuramente (to age prematurely)
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