Translation meaning & definition of the word "aback" into Spanish language

adverb

1. Having the wind against the forward side of the sails

• "The ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"

synonym:
• aback

1. Teniendo el viento contra el lado delantero de las velas

• "El barco se convirtió en el viento con todos los patios enloquecidos"

sinónimo:
• aback

2. By surprise

• "Taken aback by the caustic remarks"

synonym:
• aback

2. Por sorpresa

• "Abatido por los comentarios cáusticos"

sinónimo:
• aback

Examples of using

When I had just arrived in Switzerland, I was completely taken aback by the prices.

Apenas llegué a Suecia quedé totalmente sorprendido de los precios.

Walter was taken aback by John's cruel insult.

Walter se quedó perplejo a causa del insulto cruel de John.