How is the word retroceder translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Back away
verb

Apartarse hacia atrás de alguien o de algo.

To move backward away from someone or something.

Examples with “retroceder”

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  • Vi al perro y decidí retroceder con cuidado. — I saw the dog and decided to back away cautiously.

  • Decidí echarme atrás en el proyecto. — I decided to back away from the project.

  • ¿Puedes retroceder y apartarte del borde? — Could you back away from the edge, please?

  • ¿Puedes echarte atrás en la reunión de la semana que viene? — Can you back away from the meeting next week?

  • Retrocedió cuando el coche se le vino encima. — He backed away when the car sped toward him.

  • Lo mejor es echarse atrás si te parece arriesgado. — It’s best to back away if it feels risky.

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