How to Say ‘It's a bit late for today.’ in Spain Spanish
Es un poco tarde para hoy.
ehs oon POH-koh TAR-deh PAH-rah oy
[ehs oon POH-koh TAR-deh PAH-rah oy]
Phrase Breakdown
Es un poco tarde
ehs oon POH-koh TAR-deh
it's a little late
Used to express that a time is somewhat late or not ideal.
Ya es un poco tarde.
It's already a little late.
Words in this phrase
Es
[ehs]
it is
Used to give an opinion about the proposed time.
Es un poco tarde para hoy.
It’s a little late for today.
un
[oon]
a
An indefinite article used before singular masculine nouns or expressions.
Es un poco tarde para hoy.
It’s a little late for today.
poco
[POH-koh]
a little
Softens the statement so it sounds less direct.
Es un poco tarde para cenar.
It’s a little late for dinner.
tarde
[TAR-deh]
late
Describes a time as later than preferred.
Las nueve es tarde para hoy.
Nine o’clock is late for today.
Para hoy
PAH-rah oy
for today
Means that the comment applies to the current day.
No puedo para hoy.
I can't for today.
Words in this phrase
para
[PAH-rah]
for
Indicates suitability in relation to today.
Para hoy es mejor temprano.
For today, earlier is better.
hoy
[oy]
today
Means the current day.
No puedo para hoy, mejor mañana.
I can’t do it for today, better tomorrow.
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