madrugar

1. to get up early

getting up early

• Mañana tengo que madrugar.I have to get up early tomorrow.
• Los domingos no me gusta madrugar.I don't like getting up early on Sundays.
• Madrugamos para llegar antes de que salga el sol.We got up early to arrive before the sun came up.

2. to beat someone to it + a alguien

Latin America · getting ahead of someone

• El otro equipo nos madrugó y marcó un gol.The other team beat us to it and scored a goal.
• La tienda madrugó a sus competidores con una oferta.The store got ahead of its competitors with an offer.
• No dejes que te madruguen en la compra de entradas.Don't let anyone beat you to buying tickets.