de espaldas(
deh
 
ehs
-
pahl
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dahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on one's back
Se acostó de espaldas sobre el césped y cerró los ojos.He lay on his back on the grass and closed his eyes.
a. with one's back turned
Cuando entré a la sala, vi a un hombre de espaldas. No lo reconocí.When I entered the room, I saw a man with his back turned. I didn't recognize him.
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