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unforeseen delay

[/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn dɪˈleɪ/]
noun phrasepl: unforeseen delays
atraso imprevisto
1. An unexpected or unanticipated postponement or hold-up in a schedule, plan, or process that was not anticipated beforehand
The flight experienced an unforeseen delay due to bad weather.
O voo sofreu um atraso imprevisto devido ao mau tempo.
2. A hindrance or setback that occurs without warning or previous indication
Despite careful planning, an unforeseen delay disrupted the entire project timeline.
Apesar do planejamento cuidadoso, um atraso imprevisto interrompeu toda a linha do tempo do projeto.
Synonyms
unexpected delayunanticipated delaysurprise delaysudden delayatraso inesperadoatraso não previsto
Antonyms
on schedulepunctual arrivalforeseen delayno delayno atrasochegada pontual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso imprevisto
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atraso imprevisto / atraso inesperado
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
atraso imprevisto
Preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
atraso imprevisto / atraso não antecipado
Both acceptable; slightly more formal tone in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a snag
thrown a curveball
caught off guard
out of the blue
levar um susto
pegar desprevenido
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