retrasarse

to be delayed, to run late

→ retrasar
retrasar to delay, to postpone + se Reflexive marker
verb Rare #53,991
to be delayed, to run late Often used for people or transport that arrive or happen later than expected.
SP: El autobús puede retrasarse por el tráfico.
EN: The bus may be delayed because of traffic.
Conjugation of retrasar
retrasarretrasarse
Present
Past
Imperative
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Third retrase —

Mi conductor debió retrasarse ¿no es así?

My driver must have been delayed, right?

— पीकू (2015)

No quería retrasarse, pero mi hermana pequeña se ha puesto enferma.

I didn't want to be late, but my little sister has gotten sick.

— Summertime (1955)

Cuando llueve los autobuses suelen retrasarse.

When it rains, buses are often delayed.

Informe a Chan de que el cargamento puede retrasarse.

Inform Chan that the shipment may be delayed.

— Con Ánimo de Amar (2000)