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retardado

[ʁe.taɾ.ˈda.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: retardados
delayed, retarded, slow
1. Something that is delayed or postponed in time
The flight was retarded by two hours.
O voo foi retardado por duas horas.
2. Moving or operating at a slower pace than normal
The retarded development of the project caused concerns.
O desenvolvimento retardado do projeto causou preocupações.
3. Intellectually underdeveloped (dated/offensive term - now considered outdated in medical contexts)
This terminology is now considered inappropriate in modern usage.
Esta terminologia é agora considerada inadequada no uso moderno.
Synonyms
atrasadodemoradolentotardio
Antonyms
adiantadorápidoaceleradopontual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retardado
Commonly used for delays and slow development
Portugal
retardado
Used similarly but less frequently than 'atrasado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

voo retardado
desenvolvimento retardado
reação retardada
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