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retards Meaning in Portuguese (retards significado em português)

verbretardar
nounretardado
Sinônimos:atrasardemorarpostergar
retardar in English:retards
IPA:ʁi.tɐɾˈdaɾ
Phonetic:ritɐɾˈdaɾ
Plural: retards
Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de retards em português é retardar, retardado. (Atrasar ou diminuir o desenvolvimento ou progresso de algo.)

Usage Note: The word 'retard' and its derivatives are highly offensive when used to refer to people. It is considered a slur and should be avoided in such contexts. The verb form 'retardar' is acceptable in its original meaning of 'to delay' or 'to slow down'.

Definitions of Retards

  1. 1
    verb
    retardar

    To delay or slow the development or progress of something.

    Atrasar ou diminuir o desenvolvimento ou progresso de algo.

  2. 2
    noun(slang)
    retardado

    An extremely offensive and derogatory term for people with intellectual disabilities, now considered a slur.

    Um termo extremamente ofensivo e depreciativo para pessoas com deficiência intelectual, agora considerado um insulto.

Example Sentences

formal

“Heavy rainfall often retards the growth of certain crops.”

A chuva forte frequentemente retarda o crescimento de certas colheitas.

formal

“Educators emphasize that using terms like 'retards' is harmful and disrespectful.”

Educadores enfatizam que usar termos como 'retardados' é prejudicial e desrespeitoso.

Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

atrasardemorarpostergar

In English:

delayshindersimpedesslows down

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

acelerarapressaradiantar

In English:

advancesacceleratespromotes

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveretard
past tenseretarded
present participleretarding
nounretardation