contratiempo
setback
An unexpected difficulty that disrupts or delays plans
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contratiempo
setback, hitch, mishap
An unexpected difficulty or problem that delays or complicates plans.
- Sufrimos un contratiempo y llegamos tarde = We had a setback and arrived late
- El accidente en la autopista fue un contratiempo inesperado = The highway accident was an unexpected hitch
offbeat (music)
Just as a setback goes against the expected flow of events, an offbeat falls against the expected rhythm.
- El jazz usa mucho el contratiempo para crear tensión = Jazz uses the offbeat a lot to create tension
- Aplaude en el contratiempo, no en el uno = Clap on the offbeat, not on the one