tardo

The Spanish word "tardo" is primarily an adjective and also the first-person singular present tense form of the verb "tardar."

Meaning as an adjective:

• Tardo means slow or late. It describes something or someone that is slow in movement, action, or behavior.

Example:

• Él es tardo para correr. – He is slow to run.

Meaning as a verb form:

• It is the first person singular (yo) form of the verb "tardar", meaning I take a long time or I delay.
• Tardar means to take time to do something or to be late.

Example:

• Yo tardo mucho en llegar. – I take a long time to arrive.

Parts of the word:

• "Tardo" comes from the verb tardar, which itself derives from Latin tardāre meaning to delay or be slow.

Synonyms:

• For the adjective tardo: lento, despacio, pausado.
• For the verb tardar: demorar, retrasar, demorarse.

Antonyms:

• rápido, veloz (for the adjective).
• apresurarse, adelantarse (for the verb).

Summary:

• Tardo as an adjective: slow, late.
• Tardo as a verb form: I take time, I delay.