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constant delay

[ˈkɒnstənt dɪˈleɪ]
nounpl: constant delays
atraso constante
1. A persistent or recurring delay that happens repeatedly or continuously
The constant delays in public transportation frustrate commuters.
Os atrasos constantes no transporte público frustram os passageiros.
2. In technical contexts, a fixed or unchanging delay in signal transmission or processing
The system experiences a constant delay of 50 milliseconds.
O sistema experimenta um atraso constante de 50 milissegundos.
3. A habitual pattern of being late or postponing actions
His constant delays in completing projects affect team productivity.
Seus atrasos constantes na conclusão de projetos afetam a produtividade da equipe.
Synonyms
recurring delaypersistent delayhabitual delaycontinuous delayfixed delay
Antonyms
punctualitytimelinesspromptnessinstant delivery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso constante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atraso constante
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
atraso permanente
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind schedule
running late
held up
stuck in traffic
always playing catch-up
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