A1 Expression Neutral

Tarde

Late

Meaning

Used to indicate being past the expected or scheduled time.

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Cultural Background

Punctuality is generally expected in business, but social gatherings often start 15 minutes late. The concept of 'ahorita' can sometimes mean 'tarde'.

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Verb choice

Always use 'llegar' for arriving late.

Meaning

Used to indicate being past the expected or scheduled time.

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Verb choice

Always use 'llegar' for arriving late.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Lo siento, ______ tarde.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: llego

We use 'llegar' to express arriving late.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Lo siento, ______ tarde.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: llego

We use 'llegar' to express arriving late.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is an adverb.

Related Phrases

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Más vale tarde que nunca

similar

Better late than never.

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