diferido
/difeɾido/from spelling rules
To say deferred in Spanish, in the sense of delayed or put off until later, use diferido.
diferido describes something that happens later than it normally would, such as a deferred payment or a program shown after it was recorded rather than live.
Meaning: delayed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
diferido is an adjective, so it agrees with the noun it describes. The form shown is masculine singular.
How do you pronounce it?
diferido is pronounced /difeɾido/, with a tapped r in the middle.
Did you know?
- The word diferido shares a root with diferir, which has a double meaning. While it can mean 'to postpone', it can also mean 'to disagree'.
- Using diferido for a payment implies a planned, legal arrangement, whereas using retrasado suggests the payment is overdue or a mistake was made.
- For school exams or official deadlines, Spanish speakers prefer aplazado over diferido, even though both translate to 'deferred'.
Examples in context
- El pago diferido es una buena opción.The deferred payment is a good option.
- Necesito un beneficio diferido para el proyecto.I need a deferred benefit for the project.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a payment plan at a store.
- Lucía¿Es posible solicitar un pago diferido?Is it possible to request a deferred payment?
- DanielSí, Lucía, el pago diferido es muy común aquí.Yes, Lucía, the deferred payment is very common here.
- LucíaPerfecto, Daniel, eso me ayudará mucho.Perfect, Daniel, that will help me a lot.
- DanielDe nada, dime qué necesitas.You're welcome, tell me what you need.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
