El retraso
Example: El retraso del vuelo causó que llegáramos tarde.
Definition
"El retraso" refers to the delay or lateness of a scheduled event, especially in the context of air travel, such as when a flight departs or arrives later than planned. It indicates the time lost or postponed beyond the expected schedule.
Etymology
The term "el retraso" comes from the Spanish verb 'retrasar', meaning to delay or hold back. It is derived from the Latin 'retrasare', combining 're-' (back) and 'trahere' (to pull). Did you know? The word originally implied pulling something backward, much like how a delay pushes events later than expected.
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"El retraso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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