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    Demoraste (en. You delayed)

    /de.mo.ˈɾas.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause something to take longer than expected.
    You took a long time to arrive at the meeting.
    Te demoraste mucho en llegar a la reunión.
    To cause a delay in an event or activity.
    The traffic delayed me on the road.
    El tráfico me demoró en la carretera.
    To remain in a place longer than expected.
    I took a long time in the store because there were many people.
    Me demoré en la tienda porque había mucha gente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'demorare', which means 'to cause to delay'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take time in
    To take more time than planned.
    demorarse en
    don’t take too long
    Don’t take long to do something.
    no te demores
    to take a long time
    To significantly extend the waiting time.
    demorarse mucho

    Related Words

    delay
    Delay or tardiness in doing something.
    demora
    to delay
    To delay or make something take longer.
    demorar

    Slang Meanings

    To make someone wait.
    That movie took me all afternoon.
    Esa película me demoró toda la tarde.
    To take one's time doing something.
    He always takes a long time to decide.
    Él siempre se demora en decidir.