What is the Spanish word for "late"?

Learn how to say "late" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

late

Spanish

tarde

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Examples of how to use "late" in Spanish

English
Why are you always late for class?
Spanish
¿Por qué siempre llegas tarde a clase?
English
The bus is late again today.
Spanish
El autobús llega tarde otra vez hoy.
English
I arrived late to the meeting.
Spanish
Llegué tarde a la reunión.
English
She often stays up late studying.
Spanish
Ella suele quedarse despierta hasta tarde estudiando.
English
Don't be late for class.
Spanish
No llegues tarde a clase.

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