What is the Portuguese word for "to retreat"?

Learn how to say "to retreat" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to retreat

Portuguese

retroceder

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Examples of how to use "to retreat" in Portuguese

English
We should never back down in the face of fear.
Portuguese
Jamais devemos retroceder diante do medo.
English
I retreat when I am afraid.
Portuguese
Eu retrocedo quando tenho medo.
English
He backed down in front of the problem.
Portuguese
Ele retrocedeu diante do problema.
English
We used to back down sometimes.
Portuguese
Nós retrocedíamos às vezes.
English
She will back down if she feels insecure.
Portuguese
Ela retrocederá se estiver insegura.
English
We would back down in the face of risk.
Portuguese
Nós retrocederíamos diante do risco.

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We should never back down in the face of fear.

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