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demorar

to delay

verb deh-moh-RAHR Rare

Also means

to take long

Usage Note

Demorar is used reflexively (demorarse) across Latin America to mean 'to take a long time' or 'to be slow doing something', a usage that is less common in Spain where tardar is preferred. The non-reflexive demorar ('to delay something') is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Examples

"No te demores, ya vamos a comer."

Natural Translation

Don't take long, we're about to eat.

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