This is the 13650th most frequent Spanish word.
retrasara
"Retrasara" means "would delay" or "might delay."
The word 'retrasara' here is part of the verb 'retrasar' conjugated in the subjunctive tense to indicate a potential delay event.
Si el vuelo se retrasa, perderemos la conexión.
If the flight is delayed, we will miss the connection.
'Retrasarse' is used as a reflexive verb here, denoting the potential delay caused by external circumstances.
El evento podría retrasarse debido al mal tiempo.
The event might be delayed due to bad weather.
The subjunctive use of 'retrasara' is implied in the context of a conditional clause regarding the delay of the train.