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    Retrocedió (en. Stepped back)

    /retɾoθeˈðjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To return to a place or previous state.
    The car backed up when the driver released the brake.
    El coche retrocedió cuando el conductor soltó el freno.
    To decrease progress or advancement in a situation.
    The economy receded during the crisis.
    La economía retrocedió durante la crisis.
    To move backward.
    She recoiled upon hearing the strange noise.
    Ella retrocedió al oír el ruido extraño.

    Etymology

    From the Latin retrocedere.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a step back
    To reconsider a decision or a step taken.
    dar un paso atrás
    go back in time
    To refer to a previous period.
    retroceder en el tiempo
    retreat in the face of adversity
    To stop or change direction when facing difficulties.
    retroceder ante la adversidad

    Related Words

    setback
    Action of going back.
    retroceso
    retroactivity
    Effect of something that operates backward in time.
    retroactividad
    feedback
    Process of returning information about an outcome.
    retroalimentación

    Slang Meanings

    To move backward in a difficult situation.
    When she found out about the problems, she decided to retrace her steps and wait.
    Cuando se enteró de los problemas, decidió retroceder y esperar.
    To hesitate or regret a decision.
    Upon seeing the consequences, he backed off from his decision to move.
    Al ver las consecuencias, retrocedió en su decisión de mudarse.