What is the Spanish word for "delay"?

Learn how to say "delay" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

delay

Spanish

retraso

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Alternative translations of "delay"

demora
atraso
aplazamiento
retardo

Examples of how to use "delay" in Spanish

English
There was a long delay at the airport.
Spanish
Hubo una larga demora en el aeropuerto.
English
The train has a delay today.
Spanish
El tren tiene un retraso hoy.
English
We apologize for the delay.
Spanish
Pedimos disculpas por la demora.
English
Traffic caused a long delay.
Spanish
El tráfico causó una larga demora.
English
The meeting started after a delay.
Spanish
La reunión comenzó después de un retraso.

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