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    Demorar (en. Delay)

    /de.moˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something happen later than expected.
    We decided to postpone the meeting until next week.
    Decidimos demorar la reunión hasta la próxima semana.
    To take more time than planned.
    Traffic may delay our arrival at the airport.
    El tráfico puede demorar nuestra llegada al aeropuerto.
    To hold or delay someone in a place.
    I didn't want to delay my friends, so I left quickly.
    No quise demorar a mis amigos, así que salí rápido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'demorāre', which means to delay or stop.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delay in responding
    To take time to give a response.
    demorar en responder
    there is no need to delay
    One should not delay in doing something.
    no hay que demorar
    delay the process
    To delay a procedure or paperwork.
    demorar el proceso

    Related Words

    delay
    State of being late.
    demora
    delay
    Action of delaying or postponing something.
    dilación
    tardiness
    Action of taking time or delay in doing something.
    tardanza

    Slang Meanings

    To kill time
    Whenever I arrive late, I say I am killing time.
    Siempre que llego tarde, digo que estoy haciendo tiempo.
    To take it easy
    If you get anxious, you only delay the process more.
    Si te pones ansioso, sólo demoras más el proceso.