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    Tardo (en. Late)

    /ˈtaɾðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It is said of a person who is slow in their actions or way of being.
    Juan is very slow at making decisions.
    Juan es muy tardo para tomar decisiones.
    It refers to something that happens later than expected or anticipated.
    The delivery of the package was late.
    La entrega del paquete fue tardo.
    It takes longer than usual to carry out an action.
    The conversation became slow because everyone interrupted.
    La conversación se volvió tardo porque todos interrumpían.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'tardus,' which means slow or late.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    is not slow
    Not slow or lazy in acting.
    no es tardo
    to be slow
    Referring to someone who arrives late.
    estar tardo

    Related Words

    delay
    Action of being late or arriving later than expected.
    retraso
    laziness
    Lack of desire to carry out an action, which can be related to lateness.
    pereza

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts with a lot of slowness.
    That guy is slow; he never finishes anything on time.
    Ese tipo es un tardo, nunca termina nada a tiempo.
    Used to refer to someone who is inefficient.
    Don't be slow; hurry up and finish your work.
    No seas tardo, apúrate a terminar tu trabajo.