No. 10,726 in Spanish
demoró
"Demoró" means "delayed" or "took time."
In a sentence
El tren se demoró debido a una avería.
The train was delayed due to a mechanical issue.
In this sentence, 'demoró' is used to describe a delay caused by an external factor, highlighting a disruption in a schedule.
Ella se demoró preparando todos los papeles necesarios.
She took her time preparing all the necessary documents.
Here, 'demoró' reflects a self-attributed delay or an intentional extension of time to complete a task.
El proyecto se demoró más de lo previsto por falta de materiales.
The project was delayed longer than expected due to a lack of materials.
In this context, 'demoró' indicates an external or procedural delay in the progress of an activity or schedule.
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