A1 Proverb Neutral

Mais vale tarde do que nunca.

Better late than never.

Significado

It is preferable to do something belatedly than not to do it at all.

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Contexto cultural

Very commonly used in daily life to soften the blow of being late for social gatherings. Used similarly, though sometimes with a slightly more formal tone in professional settings.

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Use it to be polite

It is a great way to apologize for being late without sounding too guilty.

Significado

It is preferable to do something belatedly than not to do it at all.

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Use it to be polite

It is a great way to apologize for being late without sounding too guilty.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the proverb.

Mais vale tarde ____ nunca.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: do que

The standard form includes 'do que' for comparison.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Mais vale tarde ____ nunca.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: do que

The standard form includes 'do que' for comparison.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

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Only if you are apologizing for a minor delay. Don't use it to excuse missing a deadline.

Frases relacionadas

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Antes tarde do que nunca

synonym

Same meaning

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