retreat; pullback; recoil; indent
1. The act of moving backward or withdrawing from a position
The army's retreat was strategic.
O recuo do exército foi estratégico.
2. The backward movement of a firearm when discharged
The gun's recoil was powerful.
O recuo da arma foi potente.
3. A blank space at the beginning of a line of text in printing or writing
The paragraph began with an indent.
O parágrafo começou com um recuo.
4. A setback or reversal in progress or negotiations
The negotiations suffered a setback.
As negociações sofreram um recuo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sem recuo - without backing down
recuo tático - tactical retreat
fazer um recuo - to back down or withdraw
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