How to Say ‘In case we arrive a little late’ in Mexican Spanish
Por si llegamos un poquito tarde
pohr see yeh-GAH-mohs oon poh-KEE-toh TAHR-deh
[pohr see yeh-GAH-mohs oon poh-KEE-toh TAHR-deh]
💬 Usage Tip: por si means "in case" and is followed by a plain present verb, not a future one. Another example: por si llueve "in case it rains."
Phrase Breakdown
Por si llegamos
pohr see yeh-GAH-mohs
In case we arrive
'Por si' means 'in case'. Say it as 'por si ye-GA-mos'.
Por si llegamos antes, te aviso.
In case we arrive early, I'll let you know.
Words in this phrase
Por
[pohr]
in case (with si)
'Por si' means 'just in case'.
Lleva paraguas por si llueve.
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
si
[see]
if
Introduces a condition or option.
Si quieres, te escribo mañana.
If you want, I’ll write to you tomorrow.
llegamos
[yeh-GAH-mohs]
we arrive
From llegar, to arrive.
Llegamos a las ocho.
We arrive at eight.
un poquito tarde
oon poh-KEE-toh TAHR-deh
a little bit late
Stress 'po-KI-to' and 'TAR-de'.
Comimos un poquito tarde.
We ate a little bit late.
Words in this phrase
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.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”
David K., 35, Startup Founder
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer