backwards, back, behind
1. In the direction opposite to forward; toward the rear
He stepped backwards to avoid the car.
Ele deu um passo para trás para evitar o carro.
2. To a previous position or location
She looked back at the old house.
Ela olhou para trás para a casa antiga.
3. In time, to an earlier period
We need to go back to what we were discussing earlier.
Precisamos voltar para trás no assunto que discutíamos antes.
4. Behind, in a position at the rear of something
The garage is located behind the house.
A garagem fica para trás da casa.
Related Idioms & Phrases
olhar para trás (to look back/regret)
ficar para trás (to fall behind)
dar um passo para trás (to take a step back)
levar alguém para trás (to betray someone)
não olhar para trás (to not look back, to move forward)
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