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back in Italian

back in Italian is arretrato, secondario, posteriore — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.

back in Italian

arretrato
adj
Not current.
secondario
adj
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
posteriore
adj
(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).
dietro
adj
(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).
indietro
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
posto
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
indietro
adv
Away from the front or from an edge.
schiena
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
dorso
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
retro
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
rovescio
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
dietro
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
fondo
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
difensore
noun
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
terzino
noun
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
fondo
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
retro
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
rovescio
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
dietro
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
appoggiare
verb
(transitive) To support.
sostenere
verb
(transitive) To support.
indietro
verb
(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.
indietreggiare
verb
(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.

What does "back" mean?

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
    "He threw his back out lifting the sofa."
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
    "Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket."
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
    "We parked in the back lot."
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
    "Put the milk back in the fridge."

back in a sentence

  • He threw his back out lifting the sofa.
  • Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket.
  • We parked in the back lot.
  • Put the milk back in the fridge.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "back" in Italian?

"back" in Italian is arretrato, secondario, posteriore. back means: The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.

How do you use "back" in a sentence?

Example: "He threw his back out lifting the sofa." In Italian, "back" is arretrato, secondario, posteriore.

Are there other ways to say "back" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 16 translations listed for "back": arretrato, secondario, posteriore, dietro, indietro, posto.

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