I was late
I arrived late to the appointment.
Llegué tarde porque no me levanté a mi hora.
I arrived late because I didn't get up on time.
Déjeme explicar por qué llegué tarde.
Let me explain why I was late.
Me quedé dormido y llegué tarde al colegio.
I overslept and arrived late to school.
Esa es la razón por la que llegué tarde a clase ayer.
That's why I was late to class yesterday.
Llegué tarde a causa de la lluvia.
I arrived late because of the rain.
I was late for work.