contratiempo — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiccup noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
• hitch noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
• setback noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.

Senses

contratiempo 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.
• hiccup (informal) A minor obstacle or setback.
• hitch (informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
• setback An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).

hiccup — full definition

1. noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
2. noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
3. verb To make the sound of a hiccup.

hitch — full definition

1. noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
2. noun A device or fitting used to attach something, such as a trailer, to a vehicle.
3. verb To fasten or attach something, especially to a vehicle.
4. verb To hitchhike; to get a ride by signaling passing vehicles.

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