Más vale tarde que nunca
phrase cultural phrases
LanguageSpanish (Spain)
Meaning- Better late than never
- This proverb is used to console someone or oneself when a task or arrival has been delayed, suggesting that completing the action is still valuable despite the delay.
Llegué tarde, pero más vale tarde que nunca.
I arrived late, but better late than never.
Más vale tarde que nunca para empezar a ahorrar.
Better late than never to start saving.
Registerinformal
Usage noteIt is frequently used in informal settings to ease the tension caused by being late.
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