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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
adj
Not current.
afastado
adj
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
traseiro
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).
de trás
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).
dos fundos
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).
posterior
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).
de volta
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
para trás
adv
costas
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.
lombo
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
reverso
noun
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)
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
fundo
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
beque
noun
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
zagueiro
noun
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
fundo
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
reverso
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
dorso
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
parte de trás
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
traseira
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
apoiar
verb
(transitive) To support.
fazer [[marcha-à-ré]]
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.
fazer marcha atrás
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 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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