Spanish Word · Intermediate
madrugada
early morning
Pronunciation: ma-droo-GAH-da
Meaning
The hours between midnight and dawn — that quiet, in-between time of night.
Example
Llegamos a casa en la madrugada.
We got home in the early hours of the morning.
Synonyms
alba, amanecer
Related forms
- de madrugada — at dawn
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice madrugada out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish word.