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What does «madrugar» mean in Dominican Spanish?
madrugar
to get up at dawn
| Meaning | to get up at dawn |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | levantarse muy temprano |
| Register | Neutral |
«Hay que madrugar para coger la guagua.»
You've got to get up early to catch the bus.
An everyday verb in a country where plenty of people leave the house before six in the morning.
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