retraso
delay
noun reh-TRAH-soh Less Common
Origin: From the verb retrasar (to delay), from re- + atrasar.
Also means
backwardness
Usage Note
Retraso refers to lateness or a time lag ('el tren lleva retraso') as well as developmental or intellectual delay in medical contexts. The phrase con retraso is more natural than tarde when talking about scheduled transport or appointments. The related verb is retrasar (to delay, to postpone).
Examples
"El vuelo salió con dos horas de retraso."
Natural Translation
The flight left with a two-hour delay.
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