back in Portuguese
back in Portuguese is antigo, afastado, traseiro — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
back in Portuguese
antigo
Not current.
afastado
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
traseiro
(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).
de trás
(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).
dos fundos
(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
(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).
de volta
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
para trás
costas
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
dorso
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
lombo
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
reverso
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
encosto (para as costas)
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
fundo
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
beque
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
zagueiro
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
fundo
That which is farthest away from the front.
reverso
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
dorso
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
parte de trás
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
traseira
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
apoiar
(transitive) To support.
fazer [[marcha-à-ré]]
(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.
fazer marcha atrás
(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?
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noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
"He threw his back out lifting the sofa."
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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."
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adj Located at or toward the rear.
"We parked in the back lot."
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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 Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "back" in Portuguese?
"back" in Portuguese is antigo, afastado, traseiro. 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 Portuguese, "back" is antigo, afastado, traseiro.
Are there other ways to say "back" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 21 translations listed for "back": antigo, afastado, traseiro, de trás, dos fundos, posterior.
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