recuar

recuar

"Recuar" means "to retreat" or "to move back."

Used in a military context meaning to retreat or pull back.

O exército decidiu recuar ao perceber que estava em desvantagem.

The army decided to retreat upon realizing it was at a disadvantage.

Used to indicate withdrawal or hesitation in personal circumstances.

Ao enfrentar o problema, ele preferiu recuar em vez de enfrentá-lo diretamente.

When facing the problem, he preferred to withdraw instead of confronting it directly.

Used to signify a physical movement backwards to avoid proximity or collision.

Com a aproximação do carro, o pedestre teve que recuar para a calçada.

As the car approached, the pedestrian had to step back onto the sidewalk.