back away
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. retroceder
When the man took a knife from his pocket, the girl backed away in terror.Cuando el hombre sacó un cuchillo del bolsillo, la chica retrocedió aterrorizada.
b. echarse atrás
You promised you woud try! You can't back away now!¡Me prometiste que tratarías! ¡Ahora no puedes echarte atrás!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. retrocede (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Back away! There's a snake!¡Retrocede! ¡Hay una serpiente!
b. retroceda (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Careful, madam, back away. There's a missing step.Cuidado, señora, retroceda. Falta un escalón.
c. aléjate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Back away from the edge! It's dangerous!¡Aléjate del borde! ¡Es peligroso!
d. aléjese (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Back away from the window! There's somebody outside.¡Aléjese de la ventana! Hay alguien fuera.
a. evita (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Be wise and back away from confrontation.Sé inteligente y evita las confrontaciones.
b. evite (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Back away from risky investments.Evite las inversiones riesgosas.
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