backward in Portuguese
backward in Portuguese is antiquado, atrás, de volta — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in Portuguese
antiquado
atrás
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
de volta
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
atrasado
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
retrógrado
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
retrógrado
(often in negative constructions) Reluctant or unwilling to advance or act; shy.
para trás
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- Some visitors described the town as backward, because it still had no proper roads.
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What is "backward" in Portuguese?
"backward" in Portuguese is antiquado, atrás, de volta. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Portuguese, "backward" is antiquado, atrás, de volta.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "backward": antiquado, atrás, de volta, atrasado, retrógrado, para trás.
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