How to Say ‘A little late’ in Mexican Spanish
Un poquito tarde
oon poh-KEE-toh TAHR-deh
[oon poh-KEE-toh TAHR-deh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: un poquito softens bad news, a very Mexican habit. Saying un poquito tarde sounds far more polite than just tarde.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a
Part of un poco, a set phrase meaning a little.
Con gusto te cuento Un poco de nuestra historia.
Gladly, I’ll tell you a little about our history.
poquito
[poh-KEE-toh]
little bit
A casual, friendly way to say a small amount.
Me puse nervioso un Poquito con esa jugada.
I got a little nervous with that play.
tarde
[TAHR-deh]
late
Adverb meaning after the expected time.
Llegué tarde a la cena.
I arrived late to dinner.
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