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How to Say "retort" in Spanish

The Spanish word forretortis respuestaB2 level.

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NounB2formal
a sharp, angry, or witty reply
A confident fox facing a stunned and recoiling bear, illustrating the impact of a sharp or witty retort.

Examples

No esperaba una respuesta tan agresiva de su parte.

I didn't expect such an aggressive retort from him.

Su respuesta ingeniosa dejó a todos sin palabras.

His witty comeback left everyone speechless.

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