How to Say ‘Oof, that's a bit late for us.’ in Spain Spanish
Uf, es un poco tarde para nosotros.
oof ess oon POH-koh TAR-deh pah-rah noh-SOH-tros
[oof ess oon POH-koh TAR-deh pah-rah noh-SOH-tros]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Uf is a common, friendly sound of mild reluctance. Saying it lets you turn down an offer without sounding rude.
Phrase Breakdown
Uf, es un poco tarde
oof ess oon POH-koh TAR-deh
Ugh, it's a bit late
'Uf' is an interjection showing slight reluctance.
Uf, es un poco lejos.
Ugh, it's a bit far.
Words in this phrase
Uf
[oof]
phew / ugh
Interjection showing hesitation or mild discomfort.
Uf, qué calor.
Ugh, it's so hot.
es
[ess]
it is / is
Form of ser used to describe something or someone.
Es una empresa que parece muy humana.
It is a company that seems very people-oriented.
un
[oon]
a / an
Masculine singular indefinite article used before a noun.
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'.
Estoy un poco cansado.
I'm a bit tired.
tarde
[TAR-deh]
late
Adverb meaning after the expected or usual time.
Es tarde para cenar.
It's late to have dinner.
para nosotros.
pah-rah noh-SOH-tros
for us.
'Para' plus a pronoun means 'for' someone.
Es perfecto para nosotros.
It's perfect for us.
Words in this phrase
para
[pah-rah]
for
Intended to be given to or used by someone or something.
Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you.
nosotros
[noh-SOH-tros]
us
Pronoun meaning 'us'; used after prepositions like con.
Si colaboras con nosotros, conocerás una cultura muy abierta.
If you collaborate with us, you will get to know a very open culture.
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