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afterthought in Spanish

afterthought in Spanish is coletilla, idea tardía, idea tarda — afterthought means something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.

afterthought in Spanish

coletilla
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
idea tardía
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
idea tarda
noun
Something additional to the original plan or concept.
ocurrencia tardía
noun
Something additional to the original plan or concept.

What does "afterthought" mean?

  1. noun Something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.
    "The garage was added as an afterthought."
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afterthought in a sentence

  • The garage was added as an afterthought.
  • He mentioned it almost as an afterthought at the end of the meeting.

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What is "afterthought" in Spanish?

"afterthought" in Spanish is coletilla, idea tardía, idea tarda. afterthought means: Something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.

How do you use "afterthought" in a sentence?

Example: "The garage was added as an afterthought." In Spanish, "afterthought" is coletilla, idea tardía, idea tarda.

Are there other ways to say "afterthought" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "afterthought": coletilla, idea tardía, idea tarda, ocurrencia tardía.

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