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"Demora" is a form of "demora", a noun which is often translated as "delay". "Tardanza" is a noun which is often translated as "lateness". Learn more about the difference between "tardanza" and "demora" below.
la tardanza()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (tardiness)
la demora()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (hold-up)
a. delay
¿A qué se debió la demora en la entrega del paquete?What caused the delay in the delivery of the package?
2. (nautical)
a. bearing
Es esencial que se tomen demoras precisas al navegar un barco pequeño.It is critical that you take accurate bearings when navigating a small boat.
