nounpl: N/A (typically used in plural form)
atraso
1. The state of being behind in the payment of a debt or obligation
The tenant is in arrears with the rent payment.
O inquilino está atrasado no pagamento do aluguel.
2. Money that is owed and overdue for payment
She needs to pay three months' arrears on her mortgage.
Ela precisa pagar três meses de atrasos da hipoteca.
3. Work or tasks that have not been completed on time
The project has fallen into arrears due to staffing issues.
O projeto atrasou devido a problemas de pessoal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in arrears - atrasado/em atraso (behind in payment)
fall into arrears - acumular dívidas/ficar em atraso
payment in arrears - pagamento em atraso
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