How to Say "pulling back" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pulling back” is “retirada” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
literal action
Examples
Tras el ataque, la retirada del ejército enemigo fue rápida.
After the attack, the enemy army's retreat was swift.
La tormenta forzó la retirada de los barcos al puerto.
The storm forced the withdrawal of the ships to port.
Always Feminine
Even though it comes from the verb 'retirar,' 'retirada' is a noun and must always use feminine articles: 'la retirada' or 'una retirada'.
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: “Usar 'un retirada' (using the masculine article).”
Correction: Use 'una retirada.' Remember that the word ends in '-a' and is feminine.
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