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    Demorado (en. Delayed)

    /demoˈɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has taken longer than expected.
    The train arrived delayed due to bad weather.
    El tren ha llegado demorado por el mal tiempo.
    Indicates a delay in a process or activity.
    The delivery of the packages is delayed.
    La entrega de los paquetes está demorada.
    Something that has not been completed in the expected time.
    His response was delayed due to personal issues.
    Su respuesta fue demorada debido a problemas personales.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb demorar, which comes from the Latin 'demorari'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be delayed
    Indicates that someone or something is behind schedule.
    estar demorado
    delayed in delivery
    Refers to a delay in the shipment of a package.
    demorado en la entrega

    Related Words

    demorar
    To stop or delay something in time.
    demorar
    demora
    The act of taking time or being delayed.
    demora

    Slang Meanings

    Behind schedule
    The project will be delayed until further notice.
    El proyecto va a estar demorado hasta nuevo aviso.
    Late
    He always arrives late to meetings.
    Siempre llega demorado a las reuniones.