retroceder

to move back, to back up, to go back

r e t ɾ o θ e ˈd e ɾ

retro backward; back + ceder to yield, to give way

verb Rare #23,912

to move back, to back up, to go back Often used for physical movement (people/vehicles) or for retreating in a more general sense.

SP: El coche tuvo que retroceder porque la calle estaba cerrada.

EN: The car had to back up because the street was closed.

Conjugation of retroceder

retroceder

Imperative

	Singular	Plural
Second	retrocede	—
Third	—	retrocedan

Indicative present

	Singular	Plural
Third	retrocede	—

Subjunctive present

	Singular	Plural
Third	retrocede	—

You made him back down.

— The Smashing Machine (2025)

Here you can move forward or backward quickly.

— Hermano (1997)

It’s not too late to turn back.

We cannot go back.

— Perdición (1944)

You can go back for me very fast, just by the light.

— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)

It's better to turn back than to get lost.

Tom has no intention of backing down.

Step back and hope for the best.

— La asistenta (2025)

When you step back, you find things.

Rather, go back in time.

— Una cuestión de tiempo (2013)

It’s too late to turn back now.

The leader ordered the troops to retreat.

I'll be your father if you want to go back to your childhood.