How do I say "has been"?

Question

How do I say "has been", like "He has been late before."

Answer 1

Él ha llegado tarde antes.

But why do you put up with his non caring attitude. Just leave him, hehe.

Answer 2

él ha venido/llegado tarde antes.

Answer 3

My attempt would be:

él ha estaba tarde antes.

It would be ha estado. You don't normally put two conjugated verbs together. - Nathaniel, Sep 21, 2009