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retreat in Spanish

retreat in Spanish is retirada, repliegue, retiro — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

retreat in Spanish

retirada
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
repliegue
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
retiro
noun
retirarse
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
replegarse
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat."
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
    "The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy."
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
    "The hikers retreated down the path when the storm clouds rolled in."
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retreat in a sentence

  • Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat.
  • The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
  • The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy.
  • They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.

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What is "retreat" in Spanish?
"retreat" in Spanish is retirada, repliegue, retiro. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat." In Spanish, "retreat" is retirada, repliegue, retiro.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "retreat": retirada, repliegue, retiro, retirarse, replegarse.
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