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    Revés (en. Reverse)

    /reˈβes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Back or opposite side of something.
    The reverse side of the fabric is rougher than the front.
    El revés de la tela es más áspero que el derecho.
    Setback or difficulty.
    He had a setback in his professional career.
    Tuvo un revés en su carrera profesional.
    Something that occurs opposite to what was expected.
    The reversal of the situation took him by surprise.
    El revés de la situación le tomó por sorpresa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reversus', passive participle of 'revertere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turn inside out
    Completely change situation or perspective.
    dar la vuelta al revés
    give a setback
    Respond unexpectedly or contrary to what was expected.
    dar un revés
    suffer a setback
    Experience a setback or difficulty in a project or plan.
    sufrir un revés

    Related Words

    reverse
    Opposite side of an object, generally used in the context of coins or cards.
    reverso
    return
    Act of returning to a previous place or state.
    retorno
    revolution
    Radical change that causes a significant setback in the current situation.
    revolución

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad situation.
    He is in a setback because he lost his job.
    Está en un revés porque perdió su trabajo.
    To experience an unexpected change.
    His life took a turn when he moved.
    Su vida dio un revés cuando se mudó.