Massa tard
Example: Va arribar massa tard a la reunió important d'ahir.
Definition
"Massa tard" is a Catalan expression meaning 'too late,' used to indicate that something occurs after the appropriate or desired time, often resulting in a missed opportunity or failure to meet a deadline.
Etymology
The phrase "massa tard" combines the Catalan word "massa," meaning 'too much' or 'excessive,' with "tard," meaning 'late.' Together, they literally mean 'too late.' This expression has roots in Latin, where 'massa' referred to a mass or quantity, emphasizing excess, and 'tardus' meant slow or late. Did you know? The phrase vividly conveys the sense of being beyond the acceptable time limit.
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