afterthought
[ˈæf.tər.θɔːt]
nounpl: afterthoughts
ideia tardia
1. a thought or idea that comes to mind after something has already been done or decided
Adding the dessert was an afterthought, but it made the meal complete.
Adicionar a sobremesa foi uma ideia tardia, mas completou a refeição.
2. something that is added or considered later, as if it were not originally planned
The safety features were included as an afterthought rather than part of the original design.
As características de segurança foram incluídas como uma ideia tardia em vez de fazer parte do design original.
3. an additional comment or remark made after the main point
As an afterthought, he mentioned he would be late to the meeting.
Como uma ideia tardia, ele mencionou que chegaria atrasado à reunião.
NYC Slang
afterthought - used similarly, but may be shortened to 'thought' in casual speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
as an afterthought - used to describe something done reluctantly or as a last resort
mere afterthought - emphasizing that something is considered insignificant or unimportant
treat someone as an afterthought - to give little consideration or attention to someone
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