A1 — Beginneradjective
tardi
late
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
in ritardotardivoposticipatoindugiante
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
puntualein anticipoprecocetempestivo
Usage note
'Tardi' functions more as an adverb in most contexts but can modify nouns. 'Tardivo' is the true adjective form (a late frost = una gelata tardiva). 'Tempestivo' means timely.
Example
"È tardi, dobbiamo andare a casa."
"It's late, we need to go home."
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