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BrE /ˈɪəː.lɪst/ AmE /ˈɪr.lɪst/

adjective en → es

1 TIME [attributive / predicative] B1

happening at the earliest possible time or date; first in order of time

más temprano, primero en el tiempo

  • the earliest time/date

Collocations earliest start time · earliest arrival date

  • The earliest we can leave is 9 a.m.

    La hora más temprana en que podemos salir es las 9 de la mañana.

2 ORDER [attributive / predicative] B1

coming before all others in order or sequence; first

primero, primero en orden

  • the earliest of something

Collocations earliest edition · earliest version

  • This is the earliest known example.

    Esta es la primera versión conocida.

1 TIME [noun] B2

the time when something happens or begins; the first time

primer momento, inicio

  • at the earliest

Collocations earliest opportunity · earliest chance

  • We will meet at the earliest opportunity.

    Nos encontraremos en la primera oportunidad.