Buscar
to backtrack
01
retroceder, regresar
to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken
Intransitive
Example
Realizing they had missed a turn, the hikers had to backtrack along the trail to find the right path.
Al darse cuenta de que habían perdido un giro, los excursionistas tuvieron que retroceder por el sendero para encontrar el camino correcto.
The explorers had to backtrack through the dense jungle to locate the spot where they had veered off course.
Los exploradores tuvieron que retroceder a través de la densa jungla para localizar el lugar donde habían cambiado de rumbo.
02
retractarse, dar marcha atrás
to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure
Transitive: to backtrack on a decision
Intransitive
Example
Under scrutiny from the press, the politician had to backtrack on his statement.
Bajo el escrutinio de la prensa, el político tuvo que rectificar su declaración.
Realizing the implications of his initial claim, the spokesperson had to backtrack and issue a public apology.
Al darse cuenta de las implicaciones de su afirmación inicial, el portavoz tuvo que rectificar y emitir una disculpa pública.
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