What is the Spanish word for "back"?

Learn how to say "back" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

back

Spanish

volver

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Alternative translations of "back"

espalda
respaldo
retroceder
atrás

Examples of how to use "back" in Spanish

English
When are you coming back?
Spanish
¿Cuándo vuelves?
English
Please stand back from the edge.
Spanish
Por favor, mantente alejado del borde.
English
She looked back and smiled.
Spanish
Ella miró hacia atrás y sonrió.
English
Text me back when you arrive.
Spanish
Respóndeme por mensaje cuando llegues.
English
He stepped back to see better.
Spanish
Se hizo hacia atrás para ver mejor.

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