Translation of Spanish word "retraso" to English
retraso
/reˈtɾaso/
Meaning
NounA delay or postponement of something.
How to use
Retraso ('delay / backwardness / late arrival') is masculine. Llegar con retraso — To arrive late / with a delay.
🇬🇧 English
delay
Example
El retraso en el vuelo causó problemas para el pasajero.
The delay in the flight caused problems for the passenger.
El retraso en la entrega del proyecto fue muy grande.
The delay in the delivery of the project was very large.
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Common phrases
- con retraso— with a delay / late
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The Spanish word "retraso" means "delay" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El retraso en el vuelo causó problemas para el pasajero." (which translates as "The delay in the flight caused problems for the passenger.").
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