El retraso
Example: El retraso del tren causó problemas a muchos pasajeros.
Definition
"El retraso" refers to the delay or lateness in the expected time of an event or action, such as a train arriving later than scheduled, causing inconvenience or problems. It signifies the failure to occur at the planned or usual time.
Etymology
The term "el retraso" comes from the Spanish verb "retrasar," meaning to delay or postpone. It combines the prefix 're-' implying back or again, with 'trasar' derived from 'tras,' meaning behind. Did you know? This construction reflects the idea of pushing something back in time.
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"El retraso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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