prematurely

[/prɪˈmætʃərli/]
adverb
prematuramente
1. before the expected, natural, or planned time; too early
The project ended prematurely due to lack of funding.
O projeto terminou prematuramente devido à falta de financiamento.
2. occurring before full development or maturity
The baby was born prematurely at 7 months.
O bebê nasceu prematuramente aos 7 meses.
3. at an inappropriate or unsuitable time
He announced his retirement prematurely before informing his family.
Ele anunciou sua aposentadoria prematuramente antes de informar sua família.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'prematurely' is commonly used in medical discussions regarding premature birth ('nascimento prematuro'). In business and social contexts, it conveys a sense of poor timing or hasty decision-making. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the word maintains formal, somewhat technical connotations, particularly in medical and legal contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
earlytoo soonahead of timeuntimelyprecipitately
Antonyms / Antônimos
latebelatedlytimelypunctually

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
prematuramente
Standard usage across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
prematuramente / cedo demais
Both forms used; 'cedo demais' is more colloquial
São Paulo
prematuramente / antecipadamente
Both acceptable; 'antecipadamente' emphasizes anticipation
Portugal
prematuramente / demasiado cedo
Both standard; 'demasiado cedo' is more traditional

Related Words

prematureprematuritypretermuntimelyearly

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump the gun - act prematurely
get ahead of oneself - act prematurely
blow one's cover early - reveal information prematurely
speak out of turn - comment prematurely
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