No. 2,728 in Portuguese
recuou
"Recuou" means "moved back" or "retreated."
In a sentence
Ele recuou quando viu o cachorro bravo.
He backed away when he saw the angry dog.
The word 'recuou' indicates a physical retreat or step back in response to fear or caution.
O time recuou sua estratégia após a derrota no primeiro jogo.
The team revised their strategy after losing the first game.
The word 'recuou' describes a figurative pullback or revision in the team's approach or strategy.
Ela recuou sua decisão após ouvir novos argumentos.
She reversed her decision after hearing new arguments.
The word 'recuou' here illustrates a reversal or reconsideration of a prior decision.
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