con retraso
/kon ɾetɾaso/from spelling rules
The English phrase lagging is translated into Spanish as con retraso.
The phrase con retraso is commonly used to describe processes, shipments or people that are behind schedule.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition con (with) and the noun retraso (delay).
Which one should you use?
con retraso is an adverbial phrase, whereas the adjective retrasado/a can also be used to describe a person or thing that is lagging. However, be careful when using the adjective form, as it can carry a derogatory connotation when applied to people's mental development.
Did you know?
- When a digital connection or a video is lagging, a Spanish speaker might use the English loanword lag or the phrase con lag, especially among younger gamers.
- In Spain, if a train is con retraso, passengers might use the slang term ir a paso de tortuga to describe the lagging speed as 'moving at a turtle's pace'.
- In many Latin American countries, instead of saying a process is con retraso, people often use the verb demorarse to express that something is taking longer than expected.
Examples in context
- La demora en el proyecto se debe a complicaciones técnicas.The lag in the project is due to technical complications.
- Lo siento, llego atrasado a la reunión.Sorry, I'm running late for the meeting.
- La conexión a Internet está muy lenta hoy.The internet connection is very slow today.
- El tren viene con retraso.The train is running late.
- Llegamos con retraso a la reunión.We arrived late to the meeting.
- El paquete llegará con retraso.The package will arrive with a delay.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their travel plans.
- Mateo¿Sabes si el vuelo viene con retraso?Do you know if the flight is delayed?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, el avión viene con retraso.Yes, Mateo, the plane is running late.
- MateoQué mal, María, perderemos el bus.That's too bad, María, we will miss the bus.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, buscaremos otro.Don't worry, we will look for another one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
