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Hoy llego temprano a la estación.

Hoy llego temprano a la estación.
Today I arrive early at the station.
FromLesson 2inHardcore Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of Hoy llego temprano a la estación.

yo
I
hoy
today
llegar
to arrive
temprano
early
la estación
the station

Questions & Answers about Hoy llego temprano a la estación.

Why do we omit the subject pronoun yo in this sentence?
In Spanish, the verb llego already indicates that the subject is yo (I). Since Spanish verbs change form depending on who is doing the action, it’s not always necessary to include subject pronouns. They’re usually omitted unless needed for emphasis or clarity.
What does llego mean?
Llego is the first-person singular present tense of the verb llegar, meaning I arrive or I am arriving. In this context, it translates as I arrive (today).
Why do we say a la estación instead of en la estación?
In Spanish, a generally expresses motion or direction towards a place (to the station). En would mean being inside or at the station but not necessarily moving there. Since you're talking about arriving to the station, you use a.
What does temprano mean?
Temprano means early. It indicates arriving before the usual or expected time.
Is there any difference in meaning between hoy llego temprano and llego temprano hoy?
Both word orders convey the same basic meaning, I am arriving early today. The placement of hoy can shift emphasis slightly, but in casual speech, there’s no significant difference.
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Spanish verbs change form based on the subject, tense, and mood. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns depending on whether they end in ‑ar, ‑er, or ‑ir. For example, "hablar" (to speak) becomes "hablo" (I speak), "hablas" (you speak), and "habla" (he/she speaks) in the present tense.

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