the train was late
Il treno era in ritardo di un'ora.
The train was an hour late.
È successo che il treno era in ritardo a causa della neve.
It happened that the train was delayed due to the snow.
Il treno era in ritardo stamattina.
The train was late this morning.
Il treno era in ritardo di dieci minuti.
The train was ten minutes late.
Il treno era in ritardo ed io ho perso l'autobus.
The train was late, and I missed the bus.
— Il mio vicino Totoro (1988)