Atrasar
Example: O ônibus vai atrasar porque está muito trânsito.
Definition
"Atrasar" means to delay or cause something to happen later than planned or expected. It is often used when referring to events, transportation, or tasks that do not occur at the scheduled time, as in the phrase 'The bus will be late because there is heavy traffic.'
Etymology
The word "atrasar" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'a-' meaning 'to' or 'towards,' combined with 'tras,' derived from the Latin 'trans,' meaning 'across' or 'beyond.' Together, they convey the idea of moving something beyond the expected time. Did you know? The concept of delay embedded in "atrasar" reflects how time was perceived as a path or journey.
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