What does Atrasar mean?

Ficar para trás (To delay / fall behind) For example: "Não podemos atrasar (We can't delay)"

Where does the slang word Atrasar come from?

Atrasar is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Atrasar?

Atrasar can also mean: Chegar tarde (To be late)

Atrasar

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Atrasar definition 1

Ficar para trás (To delay / fall behind)

"Não podemos atrasar (We can't delay)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Atrasar definition 2

Chegar tarde (To be late)

"Vou-me atrasar (I'm going to be late)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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