behind time

[/bɪˈhaɪnd taɪm/]

adjective/adverbial phrase

atrasado; em atraso

1. Late; not on time; delayed in arrival or completion

The train is behind time by 20 minutes.

O trem está 20 minutos atrasado.

2. Behind schedule; not progressing as planned

The construction project is behind time and over budget.

O projeto de construção está atrasado e acima do orçamento.

NYC Slang

running late; behind schedule

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

atrasado; em atraso

Most common usage in informal and formal contexts

São Paulo

atrasado; com atraso

Commonly used in business and transportation contexts

Portugal

atrasado; com atraso

Standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

behind schedule

running behind

fall behind

get behind

play catch-up

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