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English to Spanish Dictionary

retreated Meaning in Spanish (retreated significado en español)

retirado, retirarse
retirado in English:retreated
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de retreated en español es retirado, retirarse. (Moverse hacia atrás o retirarse de una posición, especialmente debido a peligro, dificultad o deseo de soledad.)

Definitions of Retreated

  1. 1
    verb
    retirarse

    To move back or withdraw from a position, especially due to danger, difficulty, or a desire for solitude.

    Moverse hacia atrás o retirarse de una posición, especialmente debido a peligro, dificultad o deseo de soledad.

Example Sentences

military

“The army retreated after suffering heavy losses.”

El ejército se retiró tras sufrir cuantiosas bajas.

casual

“She retreated into her shell after the argument.”

Ella se refugió en sí misma después de la discusión.

business

“The company retreated from the market after facing stiff competition.”

La empresa se retiró del mercado tras enfrentarse a una dura competencia.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In English:

withdrewrecededretiredfell backretreated

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In English:

advancedapproachedmoved forward

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveretreat
third person singularretreats
past participleretreated
present participleretreating
nounretreat

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

beat a retreatidiom

To leave a place quickly, especially to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.

sound a retreatcollocation

To give a signal for an army to withdraw.

retreat into oneselfexpression

To become quiet and withdrawn, often due to shyness or unhappiness.