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Portuguese

contratempo

English

setback

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Examples of how to use "contratempo" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Tivemos um pequeno contratempo na viagem.
English
We had a small setback on the trip.
Portuguese
Tivemos um contratempo com o voo hoje.
English
We had a setback with the flight today.
Portuguese
O contratempo atrasou toda a reunião matinal.
English
The setback delayed the entire morning meeting.
Portuguese
Ela explicou o contratempo ao chefe pacientemente.
English
She explained the setback to the boss patiently.
Portuguese
Um contratempo pequeno não estragou a festa.
English
A small setback didn't ruin the party.
Portuguese
Sinto muito pelo contratempo com sua entrega.
English
I'm sorry about the setback with your delivery.

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Tivemos um pequeno contratempo na viagem.

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