How to Say "untimely" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “untimely” is “precoz” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2formal
happening too soon
Examples
La detección precoz de la enfermedad salvó su vida.
The early detection of the disease saved his life.
Solicitó una jubilación precoz por motivos de salud.
He applied for early retirement for health reasons.
Su muerte precoz fue una gran tragedia para el mundo del arte.
His premature death was a great tragedy for the art world.
Placement with Nouns
In medical or technical terms like 'detección precoz', the adjective almost always comes after the noun.
Precoz vs. Temprano
Mistake: “Llegué precoz a la cita.”
Correction: Llegué temprano a la cita.
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