How to Say "reverse" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “reverse” is “revés” — use 'revés' to refer to the opposite or wrong side of a surface, like fabric, paper, or a photograph..
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revés
nounA2general
Use 'revés' to refer to the opposite or wrong side of a surface, like fabric, paper, or a photograph.
Examples
El revés de la tela era áspero y sin color.
The wrong side of the fabric was rough and colorless.
cruz
/krooz//kɾuθ/
nounB1general
Use 'cruz' specifically when referring to the outcome of a coin toss, meaning 'tails' as opposed to 'heads'.
Examples
Vamos a tirar una moneda: ¿cara o cruz?
We are going to flip a coin: heads or tails?
Si sale cruz, tú empiezas el juego.
If it lands on tails, you start the game.
The Coin Flip
In Spanish, the two sides of a coin are 'cara' (face/heads) and 'cruz' (cross/tails). Remember the phrase 'cara o cruz' to mean 'heads or tails'.
Confusing 'Cruz' and 'Revés'
Learners often confuse 'cruz' and 'revés' because they both relate to an opposite side. Remember that 'cruz' is almost exclusively used for coin flips ('tails'), while 'revés' refers to the back or wrong side of a physical object.
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