A1 Expression Neutral

Estou atrasado/a.

I am late.

Meaning

Expressing that one is behind schedule or past the expected time.

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Cultural Background

In Brazil, saying 'estou chegando' (I am arriving) is often used even when you are still 10 minutes away. Punctuality is generally more rigid in professional settings in Portugal.

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Gender Matters

Always check your gender agreement. It's a hallmark of a good speaker.

Meaning

Expressing that one is behind schedule or past the expected time.

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Gender Matters

Always check your gender agreement. It's a hallmark of a good speaker.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence for a female speaker.

Eu ______ atrasada.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estou

Use 'estou' for a temporary state.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence for a female speaker. Fill Blank A1

Eu ______ atrasada.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estou

Use 'estou' for a temporary state.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'O trem está atrasado' is perfect.

Related Phrases

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Chegar na hora

contrast

To arrive on time

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