Atrasados (en. Delayed)

/atɾaˈsados/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That is later in time or position.

The tasks are behind schedule due to unforeseen events.

Las tareas están atrasadas debido a imprevistos.

That has not met its time or deadline.

Payments are overdue and need to be regularized.

Los pagos están atrasados y deben ser regularizados.

That is behind what is usual or expected.

Delayed students must attend recovery classes.

Los alumnos atrasados deben asistir a clases de recuperación.

It comes from the verb atrasar, which means to make something arrive later.

behind in time

refers to something that has been postponed beyond the expected time.

atrasados en el tiempo

to be delayed

to be in a state of delay or hold-up in an obligation.

estar atrasado

overdue deadlines

refers to dates or terms that have not been met on time.

plazos atrasados

atrasar

verb that means to cause a delay.

atrasar

retraso

noun that describes the action of delaying something.

retraso

To be very late

I arrived at the party and everyone was already eating; I was late.

Llegué a la fiesta y todos estaban ya comiendo, estaba atrasado.

To not meet deadlines

I am always behind on my assignments.

Siempre estoy atrasado con mis tareas.