How is the phrase mais vale tarde do que nunca translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
Better late than never
phrase

Diz-se quando algo chega tarde, mas ainda assim chega.

Said when something arrives late but is still welcome.

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  • Pediu desculpa um ano depois: mais vale tarde do que nunca. — He apologised a year later — better late than never.

  • Mais vale tarde do que nunca, obrigado pela resposta. — Better late than never, thanks for the reply.

  • Mandou a prenda em março: mais vale tarde do que nunca. — She sent the gift in March: better late than never.

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