What is the Spanish word for "retrograde"?

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

English

retrograde

Spanish

retrógrado

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Alternative translations of "retrograde"

retrógrado (movimiento)
retrógrado (planeta)

Examples of how to use "retrograde" in Spanish

English
The planet is in retrograde motion.
Spanish
El planeta está en movimiento retrógrado.
English
His retrograde attitude slowed the team's progress.
Spanish
Su actitud retrógrada ralentizó el progreso del equipo.
English
The retrograde policy hurt many vulnerable people.
Spanish
La política retrógrada perjudicó a muchas personas vulnerables.
English
Old laws seemed retrograde to young voters.
Spanish
Las leyes antiguas parecían retrógradas para los votantes jóvenes.
English
Avoid retrograde thinking in creative problem solving.
Spanish
Evita pensar de manera retrógrada en la resolución creativa de problemas.

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The planet is in retrograde motion.

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