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    Contratiempo (en. Setback)

    /kon.tɾa.tjem.po/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An unexpected event that interrupts the normal development of something.
    The setback during the trip caused us to lose a lot of time.
    El contratiempo durante el viaje nos hizo perder mucho tiempo.
    An obstacle that hinders the progress of a project or activity.
    The bad weather was a setback for our excursion.
    El mal tiempo fue un contratiempo para nuestra excursión.
    Any problem that delays or complicates a situation.
    We had a setback with the delivery of the order.
    Tuvimos un contratiempo con la entrega del pedido.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'contratempus', which means 'against time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no setback that cannot be overcome
    Expression meaning that every problem has a solution.
    no hay contratiempo que no se supere
    with a setback
    When an unexpected problem arises.
    con un contratiempo

    Related Words

    counter-time
    Synonym of setback, it also refers to an unexpected incident.
    contratempo
    against the current
    It refers to swimming or advancing against the current or trend.
    contracorriente

    Slang Meanings

    Stone in the shoe
    That client represented a stone in the shoe during the negotiation.
    Ese cliente representó una piedra en el zapato durante la negociación.
    To have a stumble
    I stumbled when the project was delayed due to the setback.
    Me dio un tropezón cuando el proyecto se atrasó por el contratiempo.