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prematuro

pre-mah-TOO-roh/pɾemaˈtuɾo/

“prematuro” means “premature” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

premature

Also: early, hasty
A blooming flower bud opening in the snow while the sun is still low on the horizon.

📝 In Action

El invierno llegó de forma prematura este año.

B1

Winter arrived prematurely this year.

Fue un final prematuro para una carrera tan exitosa.

B2

It was a premature end to such a successful career.

No saques conclusiones prematuras antes de ver las pruebas.

C1

Don't jump to premature conclusions before seeing the evidence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • parto prematuro – premature birth
  • muerte prematura – untimely death
  • jubilación prematura – early retirement

Idioms & Expressions

  • cantar victoria prematuramente – To celebrate a victory before it is actually won

preemie

Also: premature baby
NounmB2
A tiny baby sleeping inside a modern medical incubator with soft lighting.

📝 In Action

El hospital tiene una unidad especial para los prematuros.

B2

The hospital has a special unit for preemies.

Muchos prematuros necesitan ayuda para respirar al principio.

C1

Many premature babies need help breathing at first.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sietemesino (seven-month baby)

Antonyms

  • bebé a término (full-term baby)

Common Collocations

  • cuidados de prematuros – preemie care

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "prematuro" in Spanish:

early→hasty→preemie→premature→premature baby→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: prematuro

Question 1 of 3

If a baby is born before the expected date, they are called a:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
maduro(ripe/mature) — Adjective
madurar(to ripen/mature) — Verb
prematuramente(prematurely) — Adverb
inmadurez(immaturity) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'praematurus', where 'prae-' means 'before' and 'maturus' means 'ripe' or 'timely'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: prematureFrench: prématuréItalian: prematuro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'prematuro' to mean I arrived early to a party?

No, for that you would use 'llegué temprano'. 'Prematuro' is reserved for things that develop or finish before they were biologically or logically ready.

What is the feminine form of 'prematuro'?

The feminine form is 'prematura'.

Is 'sietemesino' the same as 'prematuro'?

'Sietemesino' specifically refers to a baby born at seven months, whereas 'prematuro' is a general term for any baby born before full term.