afterthought
idea tardía
definition
noun
as an afterthought she said “Thank you.”
an item or thing that is thought of or added later.
translation of 'afterthought'
noun
reflexión,
idea tardía
example
The characters were an 'afterthought' and as a result, always came across as wooden and boring.
Facilities such as ramps and wheelchair lifts are often added as an 'afterthought' and seats fixed to floors in cafes are often the norm.
as an 'afterthought' she said ‘Thank you’
In Britain, where polls are issued by the major papers every day the bookies are something of an 'afterthought' .
as an 'afterthought' she said “Thank you.”
It seemed to have been shoehorned into the schedules as an 'afterthought' .
Even the corridors, so often the mean 'afterthought' in offices, are generously spaced.
The impression is, though, that the content of this museum was an 'afterthought' .
Unfortunately, the story and the performances seem like an 'afterthought' to this stunt.
The story was irrelevant really, and seemed to be a mere 'afterthought' to all the effects and computer-animation.
The play has no forward momentum, and plot arrives in Act 2 seemingly as an 'afterthought' .
When he speaks about the prejudices he has faced, the added issue of his sexuality is almost an 'afterthought' .
The first-aid kit in the picture does not feature in the play but was thrown in as an additional prize as a humorous 'afterthought' .
Roads should be improved and vacant spaces deweeded, he adds as an 'afterthought' .
Team specific marketing was an 'afterthought' at best and almost non-existent.
What makes these awards special is the focus they put on design in an industry that often treats design as a superficial 'afterthought' .
Each dumpling melted in my mouth, the creamy tomato hitting my taste buds almost as an 'afterthought' .
Principles are not an 'afterthought' to be considered only so long as they do not affect profits.
Yet the design, the nature and the location of the centre has been an 'afterthought' .
Sustainability, protection of wildlife, controlling agribusiness and pollution are first principles, not 'afterthoughts' .
Although they often deal with the same subject, the clearest message here is that the prints are neither preliminary workings for his paintings nor mere 'afterthoughts' .
Instead I often see facilities and traffic controls that treat pedestrians as little more than annoying 'afterthoughts' .
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