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    Atrasé (en. Delay)

    /atra'se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something be in a place later than expected.
    Traffic delayed me on my way to work.
    El tráfico me atrasó en mi camino al trabajo.
    To cause a delay or hold-up in the fulfillment of something.
    Bad weather delayed the arrival of the plane.
    El mal tiempo atrasó la llegada del avión.
    To waste time and arrive late.
    He was late for the meeting and missed important information.
    Se atrasó para la reunión y se perdió información importante.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'atrasar', which comes from the Latin 'adtrasare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a bit late
    Arriving with a slight delay.
    atrasarse un poco
    to be behind schedule
    Not being up to date on some obligation.
    estar atrasado
    to fall behind
    Experiencing a significant delay.
    caer en el atraso

    Related Words

    delay
    To make something arrive later than expected.
    retrasar
    delay
    Situation of being delayed or behind.
    atraso
    advance
    To move forward in time or space.
    adelantar

    Slang Meanings

    To be very behind in a situation or project.
    I’m behind at work and need to catch up.
    Estoy atrasado en el trabajo y tengo que ponerme al día.
    When someone arrives late to a social event.
    Don't worry, I always arrive late to parties.
    No te preocupes, siempre llego atrasado a las fiestas.