retroceso

el retroceso(
rreh
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troh
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seh
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soh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. backward step
El rechazo del proyecto de ley representa un grave retroceso para el país.The rejection of the bill represents a serious backward step for the country.
a. setback
Debido a problemas de presupuesto, el proyecto ha tenido un retroceso.Due to budget issues, the project has had a setback.
a. retreat
Después de perder la batalla, el comandante ordenó el retroceso.After losing the battle, the commander called for a retreat.
a. recoil
El retroceso del cañon derribó al soldado que lo disparó.The cannon's recoil knocked down the soldier that fired it.
a. recession
Los trabajadores agrícolas han sido afectados por el retroceso financiero.Agricultural workers have been affected by the financial recession.
a. deterioration
Desafortunadamente, la salud del paciente tuvo un retroceso.Unfortunately, the patient's health has suffered a deterioration.
7. (automobile)
Regionalism used in El Salvador
(El Salvador)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. reverse
Puso el carro en retroceso y fue manejando hacia atrás.He put the car in reverse and drove off backwards.
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