Tard o d'hora
Example: Sempre arribo tard a les reunions importants.
Definition
"Tard o d'hora" is an adverbial phrase in Catalan meaning 'sooner or later,' used to indicate that something will happen eventually, even if the exact time is uncertain. It expresses inevitability over time in statements like 'Sempre arribo tard a les reunions importants.'
Etymology
The phrase "tard o d'hora" combines two Catalan adverbs: 'tard,' meaning 'late,' and 'd'hora,' meaning 'early' or 'on time.' Together, they form a contrasting expression implying that an event will occur at some point in time, either late or early, hence 'sooner or later.' Its origin reflects a common linguistic device using opposites to convey certainty about timing.
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"Tard o d'hora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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