How to Say "early morning" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “early morning” is “madrugada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta estudiar de madrugada porque todo está en silencio.
I like to study in the early morning because everything is silent.
El tren sale a las tres de la madrugada.
The train leaves at three in the morning.
Trabajamos hasta la madrugada para terminar el proyecto.
We worked until the wee hours to finish the project.
Using 'de' with Madrugada
When you want to say 'in the early morning,' use the phrase 'de madrugada' rather than 'en la madrugada.'
Feminine Noun
This word is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'una' with it (e.g., 'la madrugada').
Madrugada vs. Mañana
Mistake: “Using 'mañana' for 3:00 AM.”
Correction: Use 'madrugada' for the hours between midnight and sunrise. 'Mañana' is usually for the time between sunrise and lunch.
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