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expected delay

[ɪkˈspɛktɪd dɪˈleɪ]
nounpl: expected delays
atraso previsto
1. A postponement or lag in schedule that is anticipated or predicted to occur
The expected delay for the flight is approximately two hours due to weather conditions.
O atraso previsto para o voo é de aproximadamente duas horas devido às condições climáticas.
2. In project management or logistics, a forecasted time gap between the planned and actual completion or arrival
The contractor informed us of an expected delay in the construction project.
O empreiteiro nos informou sobre um atraso previsto no projeto de construção.
Synonyms
anticipated delayforecasted delayprojected delayestimated delay
Antonyms
early arrivalon-time performanceahead of schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso previsto
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atraso esperado
alternative form, frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
atraso previsível
emphasizes the predictable nature of the delay

Related Idioms & Phrases

no rhyme or reason for the delay
expect the unexpected
running behind schedule
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