retardo
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el retardo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (hold-up)
a. delay
La empresa dijo a sus empleados que este mes habría un retardo en el pago de las nóminas.The company told its employees that there would be a delay in the payment of salaries this month.
a. backwardness
Dada la dureza climática de la región, no es de sorprender que sufra un retardo económico.Given the region's harsh climate, it is not surprising that it suffers from economic backwardness.
b. lag
En pocos años, el país ha superado su retardo tecnológico.In just a few years, the country has overcome its technological lag.
3. (old-fashioned) (pejorative) (psychology)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. mental disability
Su retardo no le impide en absoluto hacer vida normal.His mental disability doesn't prevent him from leading a normal life.
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