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back in Spanish

back in Spanish is anterior, atrasado, viejo — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.

back in Spanish

anterior
adj
Not current.
atrasado
adj
Not current.
viejo
adj
Not current.
apartado
adj
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
arrinconado
adj
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
distante
adj
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
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).
trasero
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).
atrás
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 vuelta
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
atrás
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
de regreso
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
atrás
adv
Away from the front or from an edge.
arredro
adv
Away from the front or from an edge.
espalda
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.
envés
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.
lomo
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
fondo
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
defensa
noun
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
fondo
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
parte de atrás
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
trasero
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
revés
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
envés
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
reverso
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
respaldar
verb
(transitive) To support.
sostener
verb
(transitive) To support.
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.
retroceder
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "back" in Spanish?

"back" in Spanish is anterior, atrasado, viejo. 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 Spanish, "back" is anterior, atrasado, viejo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 24 translations listed for "back": anterior, atrasado, viejo, apartado, arrinconado, distante.

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