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re-veis
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The opposite or inverse aspect of something.
The reverse side of the card has an attractive design.
El revés de la carta tiene un diseño atractivo.
The back side of an object.
You must paint the reverse side of the fabric before using it.
Debes pintar el revés de la tela antes de usarla.
Etymology
From Latin 'reversus', which means 'loose, turning around'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to turn something inside out
completely change something, usually to make it work better.
dar la vuelta al revés
inside out
in the opposite direction or contrary.
al revés
to wear something inside out
to use something incorrectly or contrary to its function.
llevar al revés
Related Words
reverse
action of going backward.
reversa
reverse
the opposite side of a face, especially of a coin or paper.
reverso
Slang Meanings
To do something the wrong way.
You played that game wrong.
Ese juego lo jugaste al revés.
To have bad luck or go through a rough time.
Today I'm having a day that's turned upside down.
Hoy estoy teniendo un día al revés.