This is the 13648th most frequent Spanish word.
retrasa
"Retrasa" means "delays" in English.
In this sentence, 'retrasa' is used to denote an occurrence experiencing a delay.
El tren se retrasa por mal tiempo.
The train is delayed due to bad weather.
Here, 'retrasa' refers to a person being late or not arriving at the expected time.
Cuando ella se retrasa, todos se preocupan.
When she is late, everyone gets worried.
In this instance, 'retrasa' indicates a delay in progress or completion caused by circumstances.