Ritardare
Example: Non voglio ritardare il treno con il mio bagaglio.
Definition
"Ritardare" means to delay or slow down an event or action, such as causing something to happen later than planned. For example, in the phrase 'Non voglio ritardare il treno con il mio bagaglio,' it refers to not wanting to delay the train with one's luggage.
Etymology
The word "ritardare" comes from the Italian verb formed by the prefix 'ri-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'tardare,' which means 'to be late.' This traces back to the Latin 'tardare,' meaning 'to make slow' or 'delay.' Did you know that the root 'tard-' is also found in English words like 'tardy'?
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