Tarde
Example: Llegué tarde a la escuela porque el autobús se retrasó.
Definition
"Tarde" is an adverb meaning 'late,' used to describe arriving or happening after the expected or usual time. For example, in the phrase 'Llegué tarde a la escuela,' it indicates arriving at school later than scheduled.
Etymology
The word "tarde" comes from Latin 'tardus,' meaning slow or late. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to indicate lateness in time or delay. Did you know? The root 'tard-' is also found in English words like 'retard,' which originally meant to delay or slow down.
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"Tarde" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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