This is the 956th most frequent Italian word.
ritardo
"Ritardo" means "delay" or "lateness" in English.
Here, 'ritardo' is used as a noun meaning 'delay' to describe a situation where something is late.
Il treno è in ritardo di trenta minuti.
The train is delayed by thirty minutes.
In this case, 'ritardo' refers to the state of being late, particularly describing an individual's tardiness.
Mi scuso per il mio ritardo questa mattina.
I apologize for my lateness this morning.
The word 'ritardo' is utilized to denote a postponement or delay in a process or deadline.