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to delay
01
retrasar, demorar
to slow down or postpone something
Transitive: to delay an action or event
Ejemplos
The bad weather delayed the outdoor event until the following day.
El mal tiempo retrasó el evento al aire libre hasta el día siguiente.
02
retrasar
to arrive later than expected or planned
Intransitive
Ejemplos
She delays when it's time to leave for school.
Ella retrasa cuando es hora de ir a la escuela.
03
retrasar, demorar
to temporarily prevent or hold up someone or something from proceeding
Transitive: to delay sth
Ejemplos
Unexpected circumstances delayed the delivery of the package.
Circunstancias inesperadas retrasaron la entrega del paquete.
04
retrasar, demorar
to hinder or slow down the progress of something’s growth or development
Transitive: to delay a process or development
Ejemplos
The cold weather delayed the growth of the crops this season.
El clima frío retrasó el crecimiento de los cultivos esta temporada.
Delay
01
retraso, demora
the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time
Ejemplos
The delay in the project ’s completion caused frustration among the team members.
El retraso en la finalización del proyecto causó frustración entre los miembros del equipo.
02
a period of time during which an expected action or event is postponed or awaited
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