English–Spanish
“step back” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/retɾoθeˈðeɾ/
Example
Por favor, retrocede un paso.
Please take one step back.
How to say “step back” in Spanish
“Step back” in Spanish is retroceder.
A backward step affecting position or progress.
Example sentences with retroceder
Cuando el grupo avanzó, ella tuvo que retroceder un paso.
When the group advanced, she had to take a step back.
Tips for using retroceder
- When talking about losing ground in an area, use retroceder en + noun (retroceder en el progreso; retroceder en los derechos) to indicate the field in which someone has stepped back.