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“wake up early” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maðɾuˈɣaɾ/

Example

Siempre madrugo a las seis.

I always wake up at six.

Illustration for madrugar (wake up early)

How to say “wake up early” in Spanish

“Wake up early” in Spanish is madrugar.

Leaving bed in the pre-dawn hours before sunrise.

Full entry for madrugar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with madrugar

Tengo que madrugar mañana para coger el tren.

I have to wake up early tomorrow to catch the train.

Tips for using madrugar

  • A single early-rising occasion is expressed with Hoy madrugué, while a habitual action is expressed with Suelo madrugar.

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