Significado en español

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UK//aɪ wəz dɪˈleɪd//US//aɪ wəz dɪˈleɪd//

Significado de I was delayed

Indicates that someone or something was made to arrive later than expected.

In simple words: I was late or held up

I was delayed en una frase

  • I was delayed due to heavy traffic this morning.
  • The flight was delayed because of bad weather, so I was delayed too.
  • I was delayed while waiting for my taxi to arrive.
  • I was delayed at the meeting because of technical difficulties.
  • Unfortunately, I was delayed and missed the beginning of the concert.

Cómo usar I was delayed

Use 'I was delayed' in formal or neutral contexts to indicate lateness due to external factors. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a train that's late; it was 'delayed' on its journey.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with I was delayed

  • was delayed due to
  • was delayed by
  • was severely delayed
  • was slightly delayed
  • was delayed in traffic

Synonyms for I was delayed

  • postponed
  • held up
  • tardy
  • late
  • retarded

Common mistakes with I was delayed

  • Confusing 'delayed' with 'late' - 'delayed' implies external reasons.
  • Using 'delay' instead of 'delayed' as a verb incorrectly.
  • Not specifying the reason for the delay.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre I was delayed

¿Qué significa I was delayed?

I was late or held up

¿Qué significa I was delayed en español?

I was late or held up

¿Cuál es la definición de I was delayed?

Indicates that someone or something was made to arrive later than expected.

¿Cómo se usa I was delayed en una frase?

I was delayed due to heavy traffic this morning.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de I was delayed?

The flight was delayed because of bad weather, so I was delayed too.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de I was delayed?

Algunas alternativas comunes son postponed, held up, tardy, late, retarded.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a I was delayed?

Suele combinarse con was delayed due to, was delayed by, was severely delayed, was slightly delayed, was delayed in traffic.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar I was delayed?

Confusing 'delayed' with 'late' - 'delayed' implies external reasons. Using 'delay' instead of 'delayed' as a verb incorrectly. Not specifying the reason for the delay.

¿Cómo se pronuncia I was delayed?

US: //aɪ wəz dɪˈleɪd//, UK: //aɪ wəz dɪˈleɪd//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar I was delayed?

Use 'I was delayed' in formal or neutral contexts to indicate lateness due to external factors. Avoid in casual conversations.