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الأَنْدَلُس
volver atrás
Oxford Spanish Dictionary
flash back VB [Am flæʃ -, Brit flaʃ -] (v + adv)
flash back CINE, LIT
flash back CINE, LIT
Oxford Spanish Dictionary
I. flash [Am flæʃ, Brit flaʃ] N
1.1. flash C:
1.2. flash C (burst):
1.3. flash C PHOTO:
2. flash C:
3.1. flash C (marking on horse):
3.2. flash C (insignia) Brit MIL:
II. flash [Am flæʃ, Brit flaʃ] VB trans
1.1. flash (direct):
sonreírle a alguien
1.2. flash (communicate quickly):
flash news/report/communiqué
2.1. flash (show, display):
flash money/wallet/card
flash money/wallet/card
enseñar esp Spain
2.2. flash (expose onself to) sl:
III. flash [Am flæʃ, Brit flaʃ] VB intr
1.1. flash (emit sudden light):
flash light/star/gem/metal:
flash light/star/gem/metal:
1.2. flash MOTOR:
1.3. flash <flashing, pres part >:
flash sign/light
flash sign/light
flash eyes/smile
2. flash (expose oneself):
3. flash (move fast) + adv compl:
to flash by or past train/car/person:
to flash by time/vacation:
to flash by time/vacation:
IV. flash [Am flæʃ, Brit flaʃ] ADJ
1.1. flash attr (sudden):
flash fire/storm
1.2. flash attr (very rapid):
flash drying/freezing
2. flash (ostentatious) Brit:
flash inf
flash inf
fardón Spain inf
I. back [Am bæk, Brit bak] N
1. back C ANAT:
on the back of sb/sth
a costa de alguien/algo
to be on sb's back inf
estarle encima a alguien
to get or put sb's back up inf
irritar a alguien
2.1. back C:
2.2. back C (reverse side):
2.3. back C:
3. back C or U (rear part):
4. back C SPORTS:
II. back [Am bæk, Brit bak] ADJ attr, no comp
1. back (at rear):
back seat/wheel
back seat/wheel
back garden/yard/room/door
2. back (of an earlier date):
3. back LING:
back vowel
III. back [Am bæk, Brit bak] ADV
1. back (indicating return, repetition):
2. back (in reply, reprisal):
3.1. back (backward):
3.2. back (toward the rear):
4. back (in, into the past):
lo compré (ya) en 1972
5. back → backward
IV. back [Am bæk, Brit bak] VB trans
1.1. back (support):
back person/decision/claim
back person/decision/claim
1.2. back FIN:
back loan/bill
1.3. back (bet money on):
back horse/winner/loser
2. back (reverse):
3. back:
4. back (lie behind):
5. back MUS:
V. back [Am bæk, Brit bak] VB intr
1. back (move backward):
back person:
back vehicle/driver:
back vehicle/driver:
echar reversa Col Mex
back vehicle/driver:
meter reversa Col Mex
2. back wind:
I. take back VB [Am teɪk -, Brit teɪk -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)
1. take back (return):
2. take back (repossess):
3. take back (accept back):
4. take back (withdraw, retract):
take back statement
II. take back VB [Am teɪk -, Brit teɪk -] (v + o + adv) (in time)
I. scratch [Am skrætʃ, Brit skratʃ] N
1.1. scratch C (injury):
1.2. scratch C (on paint, record, furniture):
1.3. scratch C (sound):
1.4. scratch C (act) no pl:
2. scratch U (money) Am:
guita f sl
lana f LatAm inf
pasta f Spain inf
3. scratch in phrases:
II. scratch [Am skrætʃ, Brit skratʃ] VB trans
1.1. scratch (damage):
scratch paint/record/furniture
1.2. scratch (with claws, nails):
1.3. scratch name/initials:
1.4. scratch (to relieve itch):
scratch bite/rash
2.1. scratch (strike out, cancel):
scratch word/sentence
2.2. scratch (withdraw) SPORTS:
scratch horse/athlete
3. scratch (scribble hurriedly):
III. scratch [Am skrætʃ, Brit skratʃ] VB intr
1.1. scratch (damage, wound):
1.2. scratch (rub):
scratch wool/sweater:
scratch wool/sweater:
1.3. scratch (to relieve itching):
1.4. scratch (make scratching sound):
2. scratch (withdraw) SPORTS:
IV. scratch [Am skrætʃ, Brit skratʃ] ADJ attr
1. scratch SPORTS:
scratch player/runner
2. scratch (haphazard, motley):
scratch team/meal
I. keep back VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv)
II. keep back VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)
1. keep back (prevent from advancing):
keep back crowd/enemy/floodwaters
2. keep back (suppress):
keep back tears/sobs
3. keep back (not reveal):
keep back information/facts
to keep sth back from sb
ocultarle algo a alguien
4. keep back (withhold):
keep back percentage
keep back profits
keep back profits
III. keep back VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)
1. keep back (detain):
keep back Brit
2. keep back (slow down):
I. hold back VB [Am hoʊld -, Brit həʊld -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)
1. hold back (restrain):
hold back crowds/water/tears
hold back laughter
hold back laughter
2. hold back (withhold, delay):
hold back information
hold back payment
3. hold back (impede progress of):
II. hold back VB [Am hoʊld -, Brit həʊld -] (v + adv)
1. hold back (restrain oneself):
2. hold back (delay, withhold):
to hold back on sth on payment/publication
to hold back on sth on payment/publication
postergar algo esp LatAm
I. hand [Am hænd, Brit hand] N
1. hand ANAT:
con sus (or mis etc.) propias manos
darle la mano a alguien
me cogió de la mano esp Spain
tenderle la mano a alguien
2. hand (in phrases):
by hand (on envelope)
by hand (on envelope)
en mano Spain
by hand (on envelope)
cogidos de la mano esp Spain
to have sth (well) in hand
a espuertas esp Spain
no dar golpe Spain Mex inf
to ask for/win sb's hand (in marriage) form
atar a alguien de pies y manos
amarrar a alguien de pies y manos LatAm excl RioPl
¡cría cuervos … !
tener las manos amarradas LatAm excl RioPl
tengo/tiene las manos amarradas LatAm excl RioPl
manejar a alguien a su (or mi etc.) antojo
to put or lay one's hand(s) on sth
to stay one's/sb's hand (from sth) liter, they begged him to stay his hand
3.1. hand (agency):
3.2. hand (assistance) inf:
to give or lend sb a hand
echarle or darle una mano a alguien
3.3. hand <hands, pl > (possession, control, care):
ponerse en manos de alguien
to get sth/sb off one's hands inf
quitarse algo/a alguien de encima inf
4. hand (side):
por un ladopor otro (lado) …
5.1. hand GAMES (set of cards):
cartas fpl
jugar mal sus (or mis etc.) cartas
to tip one's hand Am inf
5.2. hand GAMES (round of card game):
5.3. hand GAMES (player):
6.1. hand (worker):
6.2. hand NAUT:
6.3. hand (experienced person):
7. hand (applause) inf no pl:
8. hand (handwriting):
hand liter
9. hand (on a clock):
10. hand (measurement of horse):
II. hand [Am hænd, Brit hand] VB trans
to hand sb sth, to hand sth to sb
pasarle algo a alguien
go back VB [Am ɡoʊ -, Brit ɡəʊ -] (v + adv)
1.1. go back (return, go home):
1.2. go back (in lecture, discussion, text):
1.3. go back (be returned):
2.1. go back (date, originate):
go back tradition/dynasty:
2.2. go back (return in time, revert):
to go back to sth
2.3. go back clocks:
3. go back (extend back):
I. backward [Am ˈbækwərd, Brit ˈbakwəd] ADJ
1. backward attr movement/somersault:
2. backward dated or offens child:
retrasado dated or offens
3. backward nation/community:
Phrases:
II. esp Brit backwards -z ADV
1. esp Brit backwards -z (toward rear):
esp Brit backwards [-z]
2. esp Brit backwards -z (back first):
esp Brit backwards [-z] run/walk
3. esp Brit backwards -z (back to front, in reverse order):
esp Brit backwards [-z]
Phrases:
in the PONS Dictionary
flash back VB intr
in the PONS Dictionary
I. flash [flæʃ] -er, -est VB trans
1. flash (shine):
flash light
2. flash (show quickly):
3. flash (communicate):
flash smile, look
II. flash [flæʃ] -er, -est VB intr
1. flash:
flash lightning
flash fig eyes
2. flash inf (expose genitals):
3. flash (move swiftly):
III. flash [flæʃ] -er, -est N
1. flash (burst):
2. flash PHOTO:
Phrases:
IV. flash [flæʃ] -er, -est ADJ inf
I. back [bæk] N
1. back:
back of a hand
back of a chair
back of a piece of paper, envelope
2. back (end):
back of a book
3. back ANAT:
back of an animal
to do sth behind sb's back a. fig
to turn one's back on sb a. fig
4. back SPORTS:
Phrases:
to break the back of sth Aus, Brit
II. back [bæk] ADJ
1. back (rear):
2. back MED:
III. back [bæk] ADV
1. back:
2. back (to the rear, behind):
3. back (in return):
4. back (into the past):
IV. back [bæk] VB trans
OpenDict entry
back N
in the PONS Dictionary
I. flash [flæʃ] VB trans
1. flash (shine):
flash light
2. flash (show quickly):
3. flash (communicate):
flash smile, look
II. flash [flæʃ] VB intr
1. flash:
flash lightning
flash fig eyes
2. flash sl (expose oneself in public):
3. flash (move swiftly):
III. flash [flæʃ] N
1. flash (of light):
2. flash PHOTO:
Phrases:
IV. flash <-er, -est> [flæʃ] ADJ
1. flash (sudden):
flash mob telec, inet
2. flash pej fam (showy):
fardón(-ona)
I. back [bæk] N
1. back:
back of a hand
back of a chair
back of a piece of paper, envelope
2. back (end):
back of a book
3. back ANAT:
back of an animal
to do sth behind sb's back a. fig
to turn one's back on sb a. fig
4. back SPORTS:
Phrases:
II. back [bæk] ADJ
1. back (rear):
2. back MED:
III. back [bæk] ADV
1. back:
2. back (to the rear, behind):
3. back (in return):
4. back (into the past):
IV. back [bæk] VB trans
Present
Iflash back
youflash back
he/she/itflashes back
weflash back
youflash back
theyflash back
Past
Iflashed back
youflashed back
he/she/itflashed back
weflashed back
youflashed back
theyflashed back
Present Perfect
Ihaveflashed back
youhaveflashed back
he/she/ithasflashed back
wehaveflashed back
youhaveflashed back
theyhaveflashed back
Past Perfect
Ihadflashed back
youhadflashed back
he/she/ithadflashed back
wehadflashed back
youhadflashed back
theyhadflashed back
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