lateness

[US]/'leitnis/
[UK]/ˈletnɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. tardanza, llegar tarde
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

chronic lateness

retrasos crónicos

habitual lateness

retrasos habituales

constant lateness

retrasos constantes

frequent lateness

retrasos frecuentes

persistent lateness

retrasos persistentes

Example Sentences

The lateness of the ship was due to the storm.

La demora del barco se debió a la tormenta.

noted the lateness of their arrival.

notaron la demora de su llegada.

Lateness and carelessness are subjects for complaint.

La demora y la falta de cuidado son motivo de queja.

Even one minute’s lateness would earn a stern rebuke.

Incluso un minuto de demora merecería una reprimenda severa.

He only offered a partial explanation for his lateness.

Solo ofreció una explicación parcial sobre su demora.

The inference I’ve drawn from his lateness is he overslept.

La deducción que he sacado de su retraso es que se quedó dormido.

What did he say in explanation of his lateness?

¿Qué dijo en explicación de su demora?

No point credit will be given for unexcused lateness exceeding 5 days.

No se otorgará crédito de puntos por falta injustificada de puntualidad que exceda los 5 días.

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