How do you say "Late" in Mexican Spanish?

"Late" in Mexican Spanish is "Tarde". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘Late’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "Tarde" mean in English?

"Tarde" means "Late" in English. Usage tip: [Tarde] can mean "late" or "afternoon," depending on context. Compare [Llegué tarde] = "I arrived late" and [en la tarde] = "in the afternoon."

Tarde

TAR-deh

[TAR-deh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Tarde] can mean "late" or "afternoon," depending on context. Compare [Llegué tarde] = "I arrived late" and [en la tarde] = "in the afternoon."

Phrase Breakdown

Tarde

[TAR-deh]

afternoon / late

Can mean afternoon as a noun or late as an adjective/adverb, depending on context.

Example

Prefiero la tarde para la cita.

I prefer the afternoon for the appointment.

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