demorar

This is the 9802nd most frequent Portuguese word.


demorar

"Demorar" means "to take time" or "to delay."


Here, 'demorar' is used to express the idea of taking or requiring more time to complete something.

Eu normalmente demoro mais tempo para finalizar este tipo de trabalho.

I usually take longer to complete this type of work.


In this sentence, 'demorar' is used imperatively to recommend not spending too much time making a decision.

Não demore muito para tomar uma decisão, pois o prazo está acabando.

Don't take too long to make a decision, as the deadline is approaching.


'Demorar' here is used to indicate that the bus didn't arrive at the expected time, implying a delay.

O ônibus demorou hoje, então cheguei atrasado.

The bus was late today, so I arrived late.