El retraso en la entrega
Example: El retraso en la entrega causó problemas a los clientes.
Definition
"El retraso en la entrega" refers to the delay in the delivery of goods or services, indicating the failure to complete the delivery within the expected or scheduled time, often causing inconvenience or problems for customers and affecting supply chain efficiency.
Etymology
The phrase "el retraso en la entrega" comes from Spanish, where "retraso" means delay or setback, derived from the Latin 'retractare,' meaning to draw back. "Entrega" means delivery, originating from the verb 'entregar,' which comes from Latin 'intrare,' meaning to entrust or hand over. Together, they literally describe a delay in handing over goods or services.
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"El retraso en la entrega" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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the delay in delivery