How to Say ‘It's a little late’ in Spain Spanish
Es un poco tarde
ehs oon POH-koh TAR-deh
[ehs oon POH-koh TAR-deh]
Phrase Breakdown
Es
[ehs]
it is
Used to describe a situation or judgment.
Es un poco tarde para llamar.
It’s a little late to call.
un
[oon]
a
An indefinite article meaning one or a.
Es un poco tarde hoy.
It’s a little late today.
poco
[POH-koh]
a little
A softening expression meaning somewhat or a bit.
Es un poco tarde para mí.
It’s a little late for me.
tarde
[TAR-deh]
late
Used to say the suggested time is later than ideal.
A las diez es tarde.
Ten o’clock is late.
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