A1 — Beginneradverb
tardi
late
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
in ritardotardivamentedopo il previstooltre l'orarioin tempo scaduto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
prestoin anticipopuntualmenteper tempoin orario
Usage note
'Tardi' vs 'in ritardo': 'tardi' is the adverb (arrived late), 'in ritardo' implies being behind schedule. 'Fare tardi' = to stay up/out late.
Example
"Sono arrivato tardi alla riunione."
"I arrived late to the meeting."
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