How to Say "steps back" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “steps back” is “retrocede” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB1
literal action
Examples
Cuando ve el perro grande, la niña retrocede por miedo.
When she sees the big dog, the girl moves back out of fear.
El coche retrocede lentamente para aparcar.
The car moves back slowly to park.
The 'He/She/It' Form
The word 'retrocede' is the standard present form used for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), 'eso' (it), and the polite singular 'usted' (you).
Confusing 'C' and 'Z'
Mistake: “Using 'retrozede' instead of 'retrocede'.”
Correction: The infinitive is 'retroceder' (with a C), and the C stays in this conjugation, unlike some other Spanish verbs.
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