What does demorar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word demorar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use demorar in Spanish.

The word demorar in Spanish means delay, be late, be delayed, take. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word demorar

delay

verbo transitivo (retardar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
No debes demorar la entrega una vez has recibido el pago.
You must not delay the delivery once you have received payment.

be late

verbo pronominal (retrasarse) (general)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Se demoró porque se entretuvo por el camino.
He arrived late because he was detained on the way.

be delayed

verbo pronominal (derecho: tardar en suceder)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La aprobación de la nueva normativa se demorará hasta el viernes.
The approval of the new rule will be delayed until Friday.

take

verbo pronominal (AmL (tomar tiempo) (time)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Las peticiones de los visados pueden demorarse hasta tres meses.
Visa requests may take up to three months to process.

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