How is the word recuar translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
retreat
verb

Mover-se para trás ou afastar-se do perigo ou da dificuldade.

To move back or away from danger or difficulty.

Examples with “recuar”

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  • Os soldados tiveram de recuar atravessando o rio. — The soldiers had to retreat across the river.

  • Passaram uma semana num retiro de ioga. — They spent a week at a yoga retreat.

  • O gato recua para debaixo da cama a qualquer ruído alto. — The cat will retreat under the bed at any loud noise.

  • A cabana deles tornou-se o retiro de verão de toda a família. — Their cabin became a summer retreat for the whole family.

  • Não recues agora, estás quase lá. — Don't retreat now, you are almost there.

  • O retiro está aberto no inverno? — Is the retreat open in winter?

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