Retraso (en. Delay)

/re'tra.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: State of being behind a schedule or deadline.

Example Sentence: The delay in the flight caused many inconveniences for the passengers.

El retraso en el vuelo causó muchos inconvenientes a los pasajeros.

Definition: Delay or tardiness in the execution of an action.

Example Sentence: The delay in the delivery of the package was unacceptable.

El retraso en la entrega del paquete fue inaceptable.

Definition: Backwardness in development or progress.

Example Sentence: The delay in the work was due to weather problems.

El retraso en la obra se debió a problemas climáticos.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'retrāsus', meaning 'behind' or 'delayed'.

Phrase: accumulated delay

Meaning: Situation in which a significant number of delays have accumulated.

retraso acumulado

Phrase: without delay

Meaning: That is carried out on time, without delays.

sin retraso

Phrase: significant delay

Meaning: Delay that is considered important or has notable consequences.

retraso significativo

Related Word: advance

Description: Antonym of delay; refers to progress or improvement in time.

adelanto

Related Word: delay

Description: Synonym that indicates an unexpected waiting time.

demora

Related Word: congestion

Description: Situation that can cause delays, such as in traffic or services.

congestión

Meaning: To arrive late

Example: Don't forget that there is a delay today due to traffic.

No te olvides que hoy hay retraso por el tráfico.

Meaning: To be daydreaming

Example: That guy always has a delay in everything, he never arrives on time.

Ese chico siempre tiene retraso en todo, nunca llega a tiempo.