ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

tarde

late

First introduced in Chapter 4chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adverb

Use tarde where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see tarde after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Nosotros nos acostamos tarde los fines de semana.We go to bed late on weekends. (o→ue, nos)
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FAQ

What does tarde mean in Spanish?
late (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use tarde in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is tarde in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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