verb🔗ShareRetrasar, aplazarTo put off until a later time; to defer."The flight was delayed due to bad weather. "El vuelo se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.timeactioneventplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetrasar, demorarTo retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time."The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."El correo se retrasa debido a una fuerte nevada.timeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAliviar, atenuarTo allay; to temper."The manager delayed his criticism of the employee's performance with encouraging words, hoping to motivate him instead of discourage him. "El gerente atenuó sus críticas al desempeño del empleado con palabras alentadoras, con la esperanza de motivarlo en lugar de desanimarlo.actiontimeprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiluir, atenuarTo dilute, temper."To avoid a food fight, the mother delayed the children's dessert, mixing it with a bit of milk to make it less sweet. "Para evitar una pelea de comida, la madre atenuó el postre de los niños, mezclándolo con un poco de leche para que fuera menos dulce.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAliviar, calmar, mitigarTo assuage, quench, allay."The cool water delayed her thirst after the long run. "El agua fresca alivió su sed después de la larga carrera.actionprocesstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
