Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Retroceder (en. Back)

    /retɾoθeˈðeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Go back in time or space.
    The car had to reverse to exit the alley.
    El coche tuvo que retroceder para salir del callejón.
    Withdraw from progress or an ongoing project.
    The government decided to reverse its decision on the reform.
    El gobierno decidió retroceder en su decisión sobre la reforma.
    Return to a previous point in a process.
    During the crisis, many companies had to roll back their investments.
    Durante la crisis, muchas empresas tuvieron que retroceder en sus inversiones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retrocedere', which means 'to retreat, go back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a step back
    Return to a previous position, reconsider a decision.
    dar un paso atrás
    go back in time
    Mentally return to a previous period.
    retroceder en el tiempo
    revert to childhood
    Recall emotions and experiences from childhood.
    retroceder a la infancia

    Related Words

    setback
    Action of moving backward.
    retroceso
    return
    Action of returning to a place.
    regreso
    retract
    To withdraw or annul what was said or written previously.
    retractar

    Slang Meanings

    To go back to a place one has already been.
    He went to the party but realized and decided to turn back.
    Fue a la fiesta, pero se dio cuenta y decidió retroceder.
    To give up on an idea or plan.
    After assessing the situation, he had to retract his project.
    Después de ver la situación, tuvo que retroceder con su proyecto.