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How to say “to be late” in Italian
The Italian for “to be late”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Vorrei un tavolo per due.
I would like a table for two.
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essere in ritardo
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essere in ritardo
to be late
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How do you say “to be late” in Italian?
“to be late” in Italian is “essere in ritardo”.
What does “essere in ritardo” mean in English?
“essere in ritardo” is Italian for “to be late”.
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