backslide in Portuguese
backslide in Portuguese is decair, regredir, regressar — backslide means to regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
backslide in Portuguese
decair
(intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
regredir
(intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
regressar
(intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
retroceder
(intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
apostatar
(transitive) To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
What does "backslide" mean?
- verb To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
- verb To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
- verb To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.
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What is "backslide" in Portuguese?
"backslide" in Portuguese is decair, regredir, regressar. backslide means: To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
Are there other ways to say "backslide" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "backslide": decair, regredir, regressar, retroceder, apostatar.
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