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be late

be late(
bi
 
leyt
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. llegar tarde
Hurry, Charlie! We're going to be late!¡Apúrate, Charlie! ¡Vamos a llegar tarde!
b. ir tarde
I'm sorry, but I'm late and I can't stay and talk now.Lo siento, pero voy tarde y no puedo quedarme a hablar.
a. ser tarde
Hey, it's late. I should go home.Oye, ya es tarde. Debería irme a casa.
a. retrasarse el periodo
Are you late? Do you think you could be pregnant?¿Se te retrasa el periodo? ¿Crees que podrías estar embarazada?
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