How do you say "...as early as possible." in Portuguese?

"...as early as possible." in Portuguese is "...o mais cedo possível.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘...as early as possible.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "...o mais cedo possível." mean in English?

"...o mais cedo possível." means "...as early as possible." in English. Usage tip: [O mais ... possível] is a useful pattern meaning "as ... as possible": [o mais cedo possível] = "as early as possible." You can swap in other words, like [o mais rápido possível] ("as quickly as possible").

...o mais cedo possível.

oo mysh SAY-doo poh-SEE-vell

[oo mysh SAY-doo poh-SEE-vell]

💬 Usage Tip: [O mais ... possível] is a useful pattern meaning "as ... as possible": [o mais cedo possível] = "as early as possible." You can swap in other words, like [o mais rápido possível] ("as quickly as possible").

Phrase Breakdown

[oo]

the

Masculine singular article, part of the fixed phrase 'o mais... possível'.

Example

Faça o possível para chegar a horas.

Do what’s possible to arrive on time.

mais

[mysh]

more / most

Used in a superlative-style expression meaning 'as ... as possible'.

Example

Avise o mais cedo possível.

Let us know as early as possible.

cedo

[SAY-doo]

early

At an early time; before later deadlines.

Example

É melhor ligar cedo ao restaurante.

It is better to call the restaurant early.

possível

[poh-SEE-vell]

possible

Capable of being done; used in common polite expressions.

Example

Confirme assim que for possível.

Confirm as soon as possible.

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