reported delay
[/rɪˈpɔːrtɪd dɪˈleɪ/]
noun phrasepl: reported delays
atraso relatado
1. A delay that has been communicated or announced by an official source or authority
There is a reported delay on Flight 247 due to mechanical issues.
Há um atraso relatado no Voo 247 devido a problemas mecânicos.
2. Information about a postponement or setback that has been conveyed through news, announcements, or official channels
The reported delay in the project completion was attributed to supply chain problems.
O atraso relatado na conclusão do projeto foi atribuído a problemas da cadeia de suprimentos.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American contexts for transportation (flights, trains, buses), project management, and public service announcements. In Brazil, it typically appears in official statements from airlines, transit authorities, and news outlets. The phrase emphasizes that the delay has been officially acknowledged rather than being a speculation, which is important for passenger information and public trust.
Related Idioms & Phrases
report a delay
subject to reported delays
according to reports, there is a delay
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