me retrasé

I was late

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I was late Can also mean “my period was late” when referring to menstruation.
SP: Me retrasé porque había mucho tráfico.
EN: I was late because there was a lot of traffic.

Me retrasé en el trabajo.

I was late for work.

— Una noche dura (2019)

Pensé que estaba embarazada, pero sólo me retrasé.

I thought I was pregnant, but my period was just late.

— Como agua para chocolate (1992)

Me retrasé.

I’m late.

— ¿Está funcionando esto? (2025)

El tráfico estaba tan congestionado que me retrasé para la reunión.

The traffic was so congested that I was late for the meeting.