How to Say "time-release" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “time-release” is “retardado” — B2 level.
Examples
La medicina tiene un efecto retardado que dura doce horas.
The medicine has a delayed effect that lasts twelve hours.
El crecimiento de la planta fue retardado por la falta de luz.
The plant's growth was slowed down by the lack of light.
Hubo un encendido retardado en el motor del avión.
There was a delayed ignition in the airplane engine.
Matching with the Noun
This word changes its ending to match what you are describing. Use 'retardado' for masculine items (un efecto) and 'retardada' for feminine items (una acción).
Positioning
In Spanish, this adjective usually comes after the noun it describes, like 'un proceso retardado' (a delayed process).
Using it for 'late' people
Mistake: “Soy retardado para la clase.”
Correction: Llego tarde a clase o estoy atrasado.
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