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aback in Spanish

aback in Spanish is atrás, hacia atrás — aback means used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.

aback in Spanish

atrás
adv
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
hacia atrás
adv
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]

What does "aback" mean?

  1. adv Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
    "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was."
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aback in a sentence

  • She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was.
  • I was a bit taken aback when he showed up uninvited.

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What is "aback" in Spanish?

"aback" in Spanish is atrás, hacia atrás. aback means: Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.

How do you use "aback" in a sentence?

Example: "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was." In Spanish, "aback" is atrás, hacia atrás.

Are there other ways to say "aback" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "aback": atrás, hacia atrás.

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