O atraso
Example: O atraso do trem causou muitos problemas para os passageiros.
Definition
"O atraso" refers to the delay or lateness of an event, action, or object, especially in logistics. It indicates the failure to arrive or happen at the scheduled or expected time, often causing inconvenience or disruption, such as a train running behind schedule.
Etymology
The term "o atraso" originates from the Portuguese verb 'atrasar,' meaning to delay or be late. 'Atrasar' itself comes from the prefix 'a-' indicating movement or action, combined with 'tras,' an old form related to 'behind' or 'back.' Did you know that 'atraso' literally means 'a moving backward,' reflecting the concept of something happening later than planned?
Learn to use this word actively
"O atraso" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 107 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
