belated

belated(
buh
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ley
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dihd
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. tardío
In a belated attempt to defuse the situation, the ambassador met with local officials.En un intento tardío por calmar la situación, el embajador se reunió con funcionarios del lugar.
The belated arrival of allied troops was not enough to turn the tide of the battle in the general's favor.La llegada tardía de las tropas aliadas no fue suficiente para cambiar el curso de la batalla en favor del general.
b. atrasado
Happy belated birthday!¡Felicidades atrasadas por tu cumpleaños!
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