contratempo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- setback noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
Senses
contratempo is used for these senses in English:
- contretemps An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event.
- hi-hat A pair of cymbals as part of a drum kit that clash together when actuated by the foot pedal.
- setback An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).