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traditional delay

[trəˈdɪʃənəl dɪˈleɪ]
nounpl: traditional delays
atraso tradicional
1. A delay or postponement that is customary, expected, or part of established practice in a particular context or culture
The traditional delay in announcing election results lasted several days.
O atraso tradicional no anúncio dos resultados eleitorais durou vários dias.
2. An accepted or conventional wait time that is typically observed in a social, professional, or institutional setting
There was a traditional delay before the bride made her entrance at the wedding.
Houve um atraso tradicional antes da noiva fazer sua entrada no casamento.
Synonyms
customary delayconventional delayexpected delaystandard delay
Antonyms
punctualityimmediacyinstant responseprompt action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso tradicional
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
atraso tradicional
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

time-honored practice
par for the course
business as usual
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