El retard
Example: El retard del vol va fer que arribéssim tard a casa.
Definition
"El retard" refers to the delay or lateness, especially in the context of flights or travel schedules. It indicates the period of time by which something, such as a flight, is postponed beyond its expected or scheduled time.
Etymology
The term "el retard" comes from Catalan, derived from the Latin word 'retardare,' meaning to slow down or delay. Did you know that this word shares roots with the English word 'retard,' which historically also meant to slow or delay? Over time, 'el retard' has become commonly used in Catalan to describe any form of delay, particularly in travel contexts.
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"El retard" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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