Meaning
Used to indicate being past the expected or scheduled time.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is generally expected in business, but social gatherings often start 15 minutes late. The concept of 'ahorita' can sometimes mean 'tarde'.
Verb choice
Always use 'llegar' for arriving late.
Meaning
Used to indicate being past the expected or scheduled time.
Verb choice
Always use 'llegar' for arriving late.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Lo siento, ______ tarde.
We use 'llegar' to express arriving late.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesLo siento, ______ tarde.
We use 'llegar' to express arriving late.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is an adverb.
Related Phrases
Más vale tarde que nunca
similarBetter late than never.