verb🔗ShareRetroceder, retroceso(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel."The old shotgun backfired, sending sparks flying towards the surprised hunter. "La vieja escopeta retrocedió, enviando chispas volando hacia el sorprendido cazador.technicalweaponmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer explosiones(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound."The old car was backfiring loudly as it struggled to climb the hill, making a series of popping sounds. "El coche viejo hacía explosiones ruidosamente mientras luchaba por subir la colina, produciendo una serie de chasquidos.vehiclesoundtechnicalmachineenergyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareResultar contraproducente, fracasarTo fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune."His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled."Su intento de ganar dinero importando coches de lujo resultó horriblemente contraproducente cuando los precios del combustible se triplicaron.outcomeactionsituationeventnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContraproducente, efecto adversoA failure that leads to further misfortune."The company's cost-cutting measures proved to be a backfiring, leading to employee resignations and decreased productivity. "Las medidas de reducción de costos de la empresa resultaron contraproducentes, lo que llevó a renuncias de empleados y una disminución de la productividad.outcomedisasternegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
