snap back

snap back
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. espetar de vuelta
When Julio said that, Tomas's face turned red, and he snapped back, "No, you're stupid!"Cuando Julio dijo eso, Tomás se puso colorado y le espetó de vuelta: "¡No, tú eres un idiota!"
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. contestar bruscamente
I just made a little suggestion, and Tracy snapped back at me.Solo hice una pequeña sugerencia, pero Tracy me contestó bruscamente.
a. recuperarse
Just when it seemed that Martinez would lose the match, he snapped back and managed to win.Justo cuando parecía que Martínez perdía el partido, se recuperó y logró ganar.
a. retraerse rápidamente
If you're well hydrated and you pull on your skin, it should snap back.Si estás bien hidratado y te tiras la piel, debe retraerse rápidamente.
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