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How to Say ‘It's a bit late’ in Spain Spanish

Es un poco tarde

ess oon POH-koh TAR-deh

[ess oon POH-koh TAR-deh]

Phrase Breakdown

Es un poco

ess oon POH-koh

It's a bit

'Un poco' means 'a little' and softens the adjective that follows.

Example

Es un poco caro.

It's a bit expensive.

Words in this phrase

[ess]

it is / is

Form of ser used to describe something or someone.

Example

Es una empresa que parece muy humana.

It is a company that seems very people-oriented.

[oon]

a / an

Masculine singular indefinite article used before a noun.

Example

Busco un entorno donde pueda crecer profesionalmente.

I am looking for an environment where I can grow professionally.

poco

[POH-koh]

little

With 'un', means 'a bit' or 'slightly'.

Example

Estoy un poco cansado.

I'm a bit tired.

tarde

[TAR-deh]

late

Adverb meaning after the expected or usual time.

Example

Es tarde para cenar.

It's late to have dinner.

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