A1 Expression Neutral

Lo antes posible.

As soon as possible.

Meaning

Express urgency for completion.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, it is very common to use this in professional settings to avoid being too direct. Mexicans often add 'por favor' to soften the request even further. Argentines might use 'cuanto antes' more frequently than 'lo antes posible'. Colombians are known for their extreme politeness; they often use this phrase with 'si es tan amable'.

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Placement

You can put this at the beginning or the end of the sentence. Both are correct!

Meaning

Express urgency for completion.

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Placement

You can put this at the beginning or the end of the sentence. Both are correct!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Por favor, termina el trabajo ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lo antes posible

It is the standard phrase for requesting urgency.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Por favor, termina el trabajo ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lo antes posible

It is the standard phrase for requesting urgency.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite and professional.

Related Phrases

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Cuanto antes

synonym

As soon as possible

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