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"A dormir" is a phrase which is often translated as "to sleep", and "ya es tarde" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's too late". Learn more about the difference between "a dormir" and "ya es tarde" below.
a dormir(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to spend the night
Esta noche voy a dormir a la casa de mi mejor amiga.Tonight I'm going to spend the night at my best friend's place.
a. to sleep together
Esta noche nos besamos, pero no vamos a dormir juntos.We kissed tonight, but we're not going to sleep together.
4. (imperative)
a. go to sleep
¡Venga, a dormir! Mañana hay que madrugar.Come on, go to sleep! We have to get up early tomorrow.
ya es tarde(
yah
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. it's too late
¿Quieres otra copa? - No, gracias; ya es tarde. Tengo que irme.Do you want another drink? - No, thanks. It's too late. I have to go.
c. it's a little late
Ya es tarde para disculparse, ¿no te parece?It's a little late for apologizing, don't you think?
