se me hizo tarde

I was late

→ se
phrase Rare #34,953
I was late Literally, 'it got late on me.' Often used to explain why you arrived late or are running behind.
SP: Se me hizo tarde y perdí el autobús.
EN: I was late and missed the bus.

Perdón, se me hizo tarde.

Sorry, I'm running late.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

Se me hizo tarde y me debo ir.

It’s gotten late, and I have to go.

— Lazzaro feliz (2018)

Es que se me hizo tarde.

It's just that I was late.

Creo que se me hizo tarde para el trabajo.

I think I'm late for work.

— Your Name (2016)

Se me hizo tarde.

I was late.