Retrocediendo (en. Going backwards)

/retɾoθeˈðjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Movement backward in time or in a specific space.

The car was reversing when the traffic light turned red.

El coche estaba retrocediendo cuando el semáforo se puso en rojo.

To retrace a path or return to the starting point.

After assessing the situation, we decided to move back toward the shelter.

Después de evaluar la situación, decidimos retrocediendo hacia el refugio.

Progress in the opposite direction to what was expected.

The country is regressing in its economic achievements due to the crisis.

El país está retrocediendo en sus logros económicos debido a la crisis.

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

to regress by leaps and bounds

To return to a previous state or situation quickly.

retroceder a pasos agigantados

to not back down from anything

To not give up or backtrack, to face any adversity.

no retroceder ante nada

setback

Movement backward or decrease in some aspect.

retroceso

to retreat

To turn back in time or space.

retroceder

reverse

Direction opposite to advancement.

reversa

To backtrack

When I saw the traffic, I decided to backtrack and look for another route.

Cuando vi el tráfico, decidí dar marcha atrás y buscar otro camino.

To return to a previous situation

That decision caused me to regress in my progress.

Esa decisión hizo que retrocediera en mis avances.