verb🔗ShareRetroceder, dar marcha atrásTo go in the reverse direction."the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back"El tren retrocedió hacia la estación; el caballo se niega a retroceder.directionvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, respaldarTo support."I back you all the way; which horse are you backing in this race?"Te apoyo en todo; ¿a qué caballo estás respaldando en esta carrera?aidbusinesspoliticsgovernmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar de dirección (del viento)(of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere."The wind backing from the north to the west made the kite fly sideways. "El viento que cambió de dirección de norte a oeste hizo que la cometa volara de lado.weathernauticaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrientar las vergas de modo que el viento presione la parte delantera de la vela, para frenar el barco(of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship."The captain ordered the crew to back the square sail to slow the ship's progress. "El capitán ordenó a la tripulación orientar la vela cuadrada para frenar el avance del barco.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFondear una segunda ancla más pequeña(of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power."The sailboat captain backed a second anchor to ensure it wouldn't drift away in the strong current. "El capitán del velero fondeó una segunda ancla para asegurarse de que no se alejara a la deriva en la fuerte corriente.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar(of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed."The pointer dog backed up behind the other dog, waiting for the bird to flush. "El perro de muestra se apoyó detrás del otro perro, esperando que el ave se levantara.animalsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, empujar hacia atrásTo push or force backwards."The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet."El ladrón la arrinconó y le exigió su cartera.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMontarTo get upon the back of; to mount."The child quickly backed the horse. "El niño montó rápidamente el caballo.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, respaldarTo place or seat upon the back."The mother carefully backed the small child onto the park bench. "La madre apoyó cuidadosamente al niño pequeño en el banco del parque.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRespaldar, forrarTo make a back for; to furnish with a back."to back books"Respaldar libros.structurebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, estar detrás deTo adjoin behind; to be at the back of."The house backing the park has a beautiful view. "La casa que está detrás del parque tiene una hermosa vista.positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscribir en el reverso, respaldarTo write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement."to back a letter; to back a note or legal document"Escribir en el reverso de una carta; respaldar una nota o un documento legal.writingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvalar, respaldar(of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender)."The justice of the peace backed the warrant for the student's arrest, issued in a different county. "El juez de paz avaló la orden de arresto del estudiante, emitida en un condado diferente.lawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemar hacia atrásTo row backward with (oars)."to back the oars"Remar hacia atrás con los remos.nauticalsailingvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApoyo, respaldoSupport, especially financial."The company's new project received significant backing from investors. "El nuevo proyecto de la empresa recibió un respaldo significativo de los inversores.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRespaldo, forroA liner or other material added behind or underneath."The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."El forro de cartón le da al cuaderno un poco más de rigidez.materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFondo, telón de fondoA backdrop."The old, worn tapestry served as a beautiful backing for the family photos. "El viejo y desgastado tapiz sirvió como un hermoso telón de fondo para las fotos familiares.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMúsicos de acompañamiento, respaldoMusicians and vocalists who support the main performer."The backing singers added a powerful harmony to the lead vocalist's performance. "Los músicos de acompañamiento agregaron una armonía poderosa a la actuación del vocalista principal.musicentertainmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMontarThe mounting of a horse or other animal."The child practiced his backing, carefully mounting his pony. "El niño practicó cómo montar, montando cuidadosamente en su pony.animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetroceso, marcha atrásThe action of putting something back; a switching into reverse."The car's backing into the parking spot was slow and careful. "La marcha atrás del coche para entrar en el aparcamiento fue lenta y cuidadosa.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe apoyoProviding support for the main performer."The teacher's backing was crucial to the student's success in the competition. "El apoyo del profesor fue crucial para el éxito del estudiante en la competencia.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
