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• Describe la parte del cuerpo opuesta al frente; también se usa para algo que está detrás o que regresa.

Describes the part of the body opposite the front; also used to describe something that is behind or returning.

1. Located at the rearA2formal

   Situated at or near the back of something.

   trasero

   • Please use the back entrance to the building.
   • The back row of the theater offers a good view.
   • He sat in the back seat of the car.

   Sinónimoshindposteriorrear

   Antónimosanteriorfront

2. Past or overdueB1formal

   Relating to a time in the past; not current.

   atrasado, no pagado a tiempo

   • She is paying off her back rent.
   • The company owes him back pay for overtime.
   • He has a stack of back issues of the magazine.

   Sinónimosoldoverduepastpreviousunpaid

   Antónimosadvancecurrentforwardpresent

3. Remote or isolatedB2informal

   Situated away from the main area or center.

   Remoto o aislado

   • They live on a back road in the countryside.
   • The restaurant is located on a back street.
   • We found a quiet back alley to park the car.

   Sinónimosbackwoodsdistantfar-flungfar-offinaccessibleisolatedout-of-the-wayoutlyingremotesecluded

   Antónimoscentralcloseforefrontmain

• Adverbio que indica regreso a un lugar, estado o tiempo anterior. También puede significar «en respuesta» o «en dirección opuesta».

An adverb indicating a return to a previous place, condition, or time. It can also mean 'in return' or 'in the opposite direction.'

1. Return to a previous placeA1formal

   To a place or position that was previously occupied.

   de vuelta

   • Please go back to your seat.
   • She came back home late last night.
   • He walked back to the store to get his wallet.

2. Return to a previous stateA2formal

   To a condition or situation that existed before.

   volver a un estado anterior

   • The patient is back to normal after the surgery.
   • Things are finally back to how they were.
   • She wants to go back to her old job.

   Sinónimosafreshagainanewonce more

   Antónimosforward

3. In return or responseB1formal

   As a reply or reaction to something.

   en respuesta o correspondencia

   • He hit back at his critics.
   • She wrote back to me immediately.
   • They fought back against the attackers.

   Sinónimosin kindin returnreciprocally

4. A2informal

   Referring to a time in the past.

   en el pasado

   • Back in the 1990s, things were different.
   • I remember back when we were kids.
   • Back then, nobody had smartphones.

   Sinónimosagobeforeformerlyoncepreviouslythen

• Sustantivo que designa la superficie posterior del cuerpo humano, desde el cuello hasta la base de la columna vertebral, o la parte trasera de un objeto o área.

A noun referring to the rear surface of the human body from the neck to the base of the spine, or the rear part of an object or area.

1. Rear part of the bodyA1formal

   The part of the human body from the neck to the bottom, opposite the front.

   Espalda

   • He has a pain in his lower back.
   • She carried the child on her back.
   • The doctor examined his back for any injuries.

   Sinónimosdorsum

2. Rear side of an objectA1formal

   The side or surface of something that is opposite the front.

   Parte trasera de un objeto

   • The back of the house faces the garden.
   • Please write your name on the back of the paper.
   • The back of the chair is made of wood.

   Sinónimosback endbacksideposteriorrearreversetail

   Antónimosforefront

3. Sports positionB1formal

   A defensive player in sports like soccer, rugby, or American football.

   Defensa

   • He plays as a full back for the team.
   • The back intercepted the ball and scored.
   • The coach praised the back for his strong defense.

   Sinónimosdefender

   Antónimosfront

• Verbo que indica apoyo, aprobación o movimiento hacia atrás, así como respaldar económicamente algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, endorsing, or moving in a reverse direction.

1. Support or endorseB1formal

   To give support, financial or otherwise, to someone or something.

   Apoyar o respaldar

   • The committee decided to back the new proposal.
   • Many investors backed the startup company.
   • She backed her friend's decision to change careers.

   Sinónimosadvocatechampionendorsefinancefundpromotesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antónimosblockdiscourageobstructopposeundermine

2. Move backwardsA2formal

   To move in a direction opposite to the one you are facing.

   retroceder

   • He backed the car out of the driveway.
   • She backed away from the angry dog.
   • The truck backed slowly into the loading bay.

   Sinónimosback awayback upbacktrackretreatreversewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceforward

3. B2informal

   To place a bet on someone or something winning a competition.

   Apostar por

   • He backed the horse to win the race.
   • She backed the underdog team in the final.
   • Many people backed the favorite to win the championship.

   Sinónimosbetgamblestakewager

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