El retard
Example: El retard del tren va causar molts inconvenients als passatgers.
Definition
"El retard" refers to the delay or lateness of an event, such as the train being late, causing inconvenience or disruption to plans or schedules.
Etymology
The term "el retard" comes from the Latin word 'retardare,' meaning to slow down or delay. It evolved into Catalan retaining the same meaning, used commonly to describe delays or lateness in various contexts.
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"El retard" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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