Spanish word of the day: Aplazar

What does aplazar mean?

Aplazar (verb) – To postpone, delay, or put something off until a later time. Whether it’s a meeting, a deadline, or an exam, when you aplazas something, you’re moving it to the future instead of dealing with it right now. It’s a practical word for both work and daily life.

Example sentences with aplazar

• Tuvimos que aplazar la reunión para la próxima semana.
  📅 We had to postpone the meeting until next week.

• Voy a aplazar el viaje porque tengo demasiado trabajo.
  ✈️🗂️ I’m going to delay the trip because I have too much work.

• No es bueno aplazar las tareas importantes.
  ⏳ It’s not good to put off important tasks.

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Aplazar in context

You’ll hear aplazar in all sorts of settings—at work, school, or home—whenever plans change or something can’t be done right away. It’s the go-to verb for rescheduling or admitting you need more time. Sometimes it’s about being strategic and giving yourself breathing room; other times, it’s just procrastination in disguise.

If you want to sound natural in Spanish, use aplazar when you’re talking about moving plans, deadlines, or responsibilities to a later date. It’s a word that fits right into everyday conversations—because let’s face it, we all have to postpone things sometimes!