atrasado
atrasádo with stress marks
late, not on schedule
Usage Note
Atrasado comes from Spanish and is a very common word in daily Filipino life, often used in the context of Filipino Time — the cultural phenomenon of arriving late to social events. It can describe a person, a schedule, or a payment that is overdue, and is frequently used with humorous self-awareness.
Examples
" Atrasado na naman ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm late again.
Literal Translation
Late already again I.
" Bakit ka atrasado sa klase? "
Natural Translation
Why are you late for class?
Literal Translation
Why you late in class?
" Atrasado ang lahat ng tren ngayong umaga, kaya hindi maiiwasang mahuli sa trabaho ang mga pasahero. "
Natural Translation
All the trains are behind schedule this morning, so the passengers can't avoid being late for work.
Literal Translation
Late all of train this morning, so not avoidable late in work the passengers.
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