To reverse in Spanish
To reverse in Spanish is dar marcha atrás (dahr MAHR-chah ah-TRAHS), or retroceder.
- Spanish
- dar marcha atrás
- Say it
- dahr MAHR-chah ah-TRAHS
- Also said
- retroceder
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Questions about dar marcha atrás
How do you say to reverse in Spanish?
To reverse in Spanish is dar marcha atrás. You can also say retroceder.
How do you pronounce dar marcha atrás?
Say it dahr MAHR-chah ah-TRAHS. The syllables in capitals are stressed: MAHR and TRAHS. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does dar marcha atrás mean in English?
In English, dar marcha atrás means to reverse.
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