pospuesto
/pospwesto/from spelling rules
The English word postponed is translated into Spanish as pospuesto.
The word pospuesto is an adjective used to describe something that is done later than originally planned or delayed. It is the past participle of the verb posponer.
Meaning: done later than originally planned, delayed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, pospuesto must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use pospuesta for feminine singular nouns, pospuestos for masculine plural nouns and pospuestas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/pospwesto/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, pasar is used to mean 'postpone'. For example, pasarlo para mañana means 'move it to tomorrow' rather than physically passing an object.
- While pospuesto is correct, Spanish speakers often use the verb aplazar to describe a postponed date. This word comes from plazo, which refers to a specific deadline or installment payment.
- The word 'posponer' can also be used figuratively in Spanish to mean 'to overlook' or 'to disregard' something in a list of priorities.
Examples in context
- Los juegos olímpicos de Tokio se han pospuesto a 2021.The Tokyo Olympics were postponed to 2021.This sentence shows how to use pospuesto regarding the Tokyo Olympics.Tatoeba #9418459 by ignacio, translation #9418467 by DJ_Saidez
- Nuestro profesor ha pospuesto el examen hasta la próxima semana.Our professor postponed the exam until next week.This sentence demonstrates the use of pospuesto in the context of a professor postponing an exam.Tatoeba #842061 by LugoIlmer, translation #681766 by Source_VOA
- El ritual sagrado se llevó a cabo después de haber sido pospuesto en dos ocasiones.The sacred ritual took place after being postponed twice.This sentence illustrates pospuesto being used to describe a ritual that was delayed.Tatoeba #972400 by hayastan, translation #280983 by CM
- Se informa que el evento ha sido aplazado debido a circunstancias imprevistas.It is informed that the event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
- ¡Vamos a posponer la reunión para la próxima semana!Let's postpone the meeting for next week!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a meeting at the office.
- JavierElena, ¿ya sabes la fecha de la reunión?Elena, do you know the date of the meeting yet?
- ElenaSí, el evento fue pospuesto para el viernes.Yes, the event was postponed to Friday.
- JavierQué mal, yo ya tenía todo organizado.That's too bad, I already had everything organized.
- ElenaLo siento, Javier, pero no había otra opción.I'm sorry, Javier, but there was no other option.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
