المعنى
Not be punctual.
خلفية ثقافية
In Spain, social events often start slightly later than the stated time, but professional settings are strict. In many countries, 'llegar tarde' is culturally relative; 15-30 minutes might be considered acceptable for social gatherings. The phrase is universally understood as a negative, even if the social tolerance varies.
Invariable Adverb
Remember that 'tarde' never changes, even if you are talking about a group.
Don't use 'ser'
Never say 'soy tarde'. Always use 'llegar' for the action.
المعنى
Not be punctual.
Invariable Adverb
Remember that 'tarde' never changes, even if you are talking about a group.
Don't use 'ser'
Never say 'soy tarde'. Always use 'llegar' for the action.
Apologizing
In Spanish, it is polite to give a reason when you arrive late.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence.
Siempre ____ tarde a la oficina.
The subject is 'yo' (implied by 'siempre').
Which is correct?
Choose the correct phrase.
'Tarde' is an invariable adverb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Por qué llegaste tarde? B: ____.
This explains the cause of the delay correctly.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a meeting and you arrive at 9:15 for a 9:00 start.
Arriving after the start time is 'llegar tarde'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينSiempre ____ tarde a la oficina.
The subject is 'yo' (implied by 'siempre').
Choose the correct phrase.
'Tarde' is an invariable adverb.
A: ¿Por qué llegaste tarde? B: ____.
This explains the cause of the delay correctly.
You are at a meeting and you arrive at 9:15 for a 9:00 start.
Arriving after the start time is 'llegar tarde'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةNo, that is incorrect. Just say 'llegar tarde'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or your boss.
'Tarde' is late, 'temprano' is early.
Conjugate 'llegar' normally (llego, llegas, llega...).
Yes, 'El autobús llega tarde'.
No, 'ser tarde' means 'it is late' (the time).
عبارات ذات صلة
Llegar a tiempo
contrastTo arrive on time
Ir con retraso
similarTo be running late
Ser impuntual
similarTo be unpunctual
