retardar
retardar(
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tahr
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to delay
Este producto supuestamente retarda la caída de cabello.This product supposedly delays hair loss.
c. to hold up
El general retardó el contraataque hasta que hubiera recibido refuerzos.The general held up the counterattack until he received reinforcements.
retardarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be delayed
La construcción del puente se retardó debido a una huelga de obreros.Due to a worker strike, the construction of the bridge was delayed.
b. to be late
El lanzamiento del cohete se retardó debido a la lluvia.The launch of the rocket is late due to the rain.
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Conjugations
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