English–Spanish
“be delayed” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/demoˈɾaɾ/
Example
El vuelo se demoró dos horas.
The flight was delayed by two hours.
How to say “be delayed” in Spanish
“Be delayed” in Spanish is demorar.
A person checking a watch while standing still on a sidewalk.
Example sentences with demorar
Los trámites no deben demorar tanto.
The procedures shouldn't take that long.
Tips for using demorar
- Se demoró typically means 'he/she took longer' rather than 'was delayed by someone', so name an agent with provocar or retrasar when that meaning is intended.