delayed

• Describe algo que ha sido pospuesto o que ocurre más tarde de lo esperado.

Describes something that is postponed or happening later than expected.

1. Postponed or lateA2formal

   Happening later than expected or scheduled.

   retrasado o tardío

   • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
   • Her delayed response caused some confusion.
   • The project is delayed by two weeks.

   Sinónimosput off

   Antónimosearlypromptpunctualtimely

2. Slowed or hinderedB1formal

   Made slower or prevented from progressing on time.

   retrasado, demorado

   • The construction work was delayed by a shortage of materials.
   • His recovery was delayed by an infection.
   • The train was delayed because of a signal failure.

   Sinónimosimpededobstructedretardedset back

   Antónimospromptquickrapidspeedytimely

• Verbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de posponer, retrasar o aplazar algo para un momento posterior al esperado, o de hacer que algo ocurra más lentamente de lo previsto.

A verb used to indicate the act of postponing, slowing down, or making something happen later than expected.

1. PostponeB1formal

   To make something happen later than originally planned or expected.

   Aplazar

   • They delayed the meeting until next week.
   • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
   • She decided to delay her decision until she had more information.

   Sinónimosdeferhold overpostponepush backput offrescheduleshelvetable

   Antónimosaccelerateadvanceexpeditehastenquickenrushspeed

2. Slow down or hinderB1formal

   To cause someone or something to be slower or late.

   retrasar

   • The heavy traffic delayed our arrival.
   • Technical issues delayed the project completion.
   • His injury delayed his recovery.

   Sinónimosdetainhold upimpedeobstructretardset backslow

   Antónimosaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed