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back noun

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bäk] , [bæk]
  • The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
 espalda, dorso, envés, reverso, lomo, fondo
  • (sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
 defensa
  • That which is farthest away from the front.
 fondo, parte de atrás, trasero
  • The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
 revés, envés, reverso

back adjective

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bäk] , [bæk]
  • (comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
 posterior, trasero, atrás
  • Not current.
 anterior, atrasado, viejo
  • Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
 apartado, arrinconado, distante

back verb

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bäk] , [bæk]
  • (nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
 atrás, retroceder
  • (transitive) To support.
 respaldar, sostener

back adverb

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bäk] , [bæk]
  • (not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
 de vuelta, atrás, de regreso
  • Away from the front or from an edge.
 atrás, arredro

backing noun

  /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
  • A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
 soporte
  • Support, especially financial.
 apoyo
take back
devolver, retrovender, retirar, desdecirse, retractarse
come back
contrarreplicar, despachurrar, despanchurrar, desquitarse, espanchurrar, recobrarse, reponer, retrucar, volver, regresar, estar de regreso, estar de vuelta, estarse de regreso, estarse de vuelta
get back
recuperar, regresar, vengarse
back up
respaldar, retroceder, ciar
give back
devolver
hold back
anquilosar, impedir el avance de, retrasar el progreso de, retrotraer, contenerse, enfrenarse, frenarse, moderarse, refrenarse, reservarse
knock back
desconcertar, desgasificar, romper
look back
acordarse, recordar, volver la cabeza, mirar hacia atrás, ver hacia atrás, volverse hacia atrás
back and forth
de acá para allá, de ceca en meca, vaivén
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