overdue

• Describe algo que no se ha hecho, pagado o devuelto en el tiempo esperado o requerido; que ha superado la fecha límite o el plazo previsto.

Describes something that has not been done, paid, or returned by the expected or required time.

1. Past due dateB1formal

   Not paid, returned, or completed by the expected or required time.

   vencido / atrasado

   • The library book is overdue and I have to pay a fine.
   • Her rent payment is overdue by two weeks.
   • The project is overdue and the client is getting impatient.

   Sinónimosbehindbehindhanddelinquentin arrearsunpaid

   Antónimosearlypunctualtimely

2. Late or delayedB1formal

   Happening later than expected or desired.

   Atrasado o vencido

   • The baby was born two weeks overdue.
   • The train is overdue by ten minutes.
   • This reform is long overdue and much needed.

   Sinónimosbelateddelayedtardyunpunctual

   Antónimosearlypromptpunctualtimely