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be delayed

be delayed(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. retrasarse
If the first leg of the trip is delayed, you won't make your connecting flight.Si el primer vuelo del viaje se retrasa, perderás el vuelo de enlace.
b. demorarse
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I was delayed because of a family emergency.Me demoré debido a una emergencia familiar.
c. estar retrasado
The trains are always delayed in this city.Los trenes siempre están retrasados en esta ciudad.
d. estar demorado
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
The bus is delayed. We're going to need to take a taxi.El autobús está demorado. Vamos a tener que ir en taxi.
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