Retrasar
Definition
(verb) A situation in which something happens later than expected
Examples
“El vuelo se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.”
“No retrases la reunión, por favor.”
Please don't delay the meeting.
“Se retrasó otra vez el tren de Sevilla.”
The train from Seville was delayed again.
“A Marta le retrasaron el vuelo dos horas por la niebla.”
Marta's flight got delayed by two hours because of the fog.
“Si retrasa el pago hasta el viernes, me avisa.”
If he puts off the payment until Friday, let me know.
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