feliz día de las madres atrasado
/feliθ dia de las madɾes atɾasado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "happy late mothers day" is translated into Spanish as feliz día de las madres atrasado.
This phrase is used to wish a mother a happy Mother's Day after the actual holiday has already passed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word atrasado literally means "late" or "delayed" in the sense of being behind schedule.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural form día de las madres is used in the default phrase, it is more common to use the singular día de la madre when referring specifically to the holiday itself.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using tarde to mean "late" in this context. While tarde can mean "late" in terms of a time of day (like the afternoon), it does not mean "late" in the sense of a missed date or schedule. Instead, use atrasado.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, Mother's Day is not always celebrated on the second Sunday of May. For example, in Spain it is always celebrated on the first Sunday of May.
- The word día descends from a Proto-Indo-European root that originally meant 'heaven' or 'sky'.
- In some cultures, it is common to wish a happy Mother's Day to any maternal figure, including grandmothers and aunts, using the plural madres to encompass all of them.
Examples in context
- Querida mamá, ¡Feliz Día de la Madre atrasado! Quiero ofrecerte mis más sinceras disculpas por no haber enviado mis deseos a tiempo. Eres la mejor madre del mundo y quiero agradecerte por todo el amor y apoyo que me has dado a lo largo de los años. Recuerdo con cariño nuestras caminatas juntas y todos los buenos momentos compartidos. Espero poder compensarte prontamente con un día especial solo para ti. Te amo mucho, mamá.Dear mom, Happy Late Mother's Day! I want to offer you my sincere apologies for not sending my wishes on time. You are the best mother in the world, and I want to thank you for all the love and support you have given me over the years. I fondly remember our walks together and all the good times we shared. I hope to make it up to you soon with a special day just for you. I love you so much, mom.
- ¡Feliz día de las madres atrasado, mamá!Happy late Mother's Day, mom!
- Perdón por el olvido, ¡feliz día de las madres atrasado!Sorry for forgetting, happy late Mother's Day!
Example conversation
Mateo calls his mother after the holiday has passed.
- SofíaHola, mamá. ¡Feliz día de las madres atrasado!Hi, Mom. Happy late Mother's Day!
- MateoMuchas gracias, Mateo. No te preocupes.Thank you very much, Mateo. Don't worry.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, se me pasó la fecha.I am very sorry, I missed the date.
- MateoEstá bien, hijo. Aprecio tu llamada.It's okay, son. I appreciate your call.
