This is the 11746th most frequent Russian word.
задержалось
"Задержалось" means "was delayed" or "lingered."
The word 'задержалось' here is used metaphorically to describe the sun staying in its position on the horizon, emphasizing the duration or pause before setting.
Солнце задержалось на горизонте, создавая прекрасное зрелище.
The sun lingered on the horizon, creating a beautiful spectacle.
In this context, 'задержался' means a person being held up or spending more time at the meeting than planned, highlighting an event causing them to be late.
Участник задержался на совещании, поэтому пришёл позже.
The participant was delayed at the meeting, so they arrived later.
Here, 'задержались' indicates that the guests chose to stay longer in the restaurant, suggesting a voluntary prolongation of their presence.