B2 Expression 중립

Dar un paso atrás.

To take a step back.

To pause and reconsider a situation before proceeding.

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문화적 배경

In Spanish politics, 'dar un paso atrás' is often used as a euphemism for resigning or withdrawing a candidacy to allow someone else to lead. In Mexican business culture, being too direct can be seen as rude. 'Dar un paso atrás' is a polite way to disagree with a proposal without being confrontational. In the context of the intense social and economic changes in Argentina, the phrase is frequently used in media to describe the need for social consensus. Used frequently in the context of peace negotiations to describe concessions made by different parties.

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Use it to lead

In a meeting, saying 'Demos un paso atrás' makes you sound like a leader who cares about the big picture.

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Don't over-use

If you 'dar un paso atrás' too often, people might think you are indecisive or afraid of commitment.

To pause and reconsider a situation before proceeding.

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Use it to lead

In a meeting, saying 'Demos un paso atrás' makes you sound like a leader who cares about the big picture.

⚠️

Don't over-use

If you 'dar un paso atrás' too often, people might think you are indecisive or afraid of commitment.

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The 'Face-Saving' trick

Use this phrase when you realize you were wrong. It sounds much better than 'Me equivoqué' (I was wrong).

셀프 테스트

Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'dar'.

Ayer, mi jefe y yo ______ un paso atrás para revisar el presupuesto.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dimos

The context 'Ayer' (yesterday) requires the preterite tense for 'nosotros'.

¿Cuál es el significado figurado de 'dar un paso atrás'?

En la frase: 'Decidí dar un paso atrás en mi carrera'.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hacer una pausa para revaluar prioridades.

The figurative meaning is about gaining perspective or reconsidering, not literal movement or permanent quitting.

Empareja la situación con la intención de usar la frase.

Situación: Una pareja discutiendo fuertemente por dinero.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Para calmar los ánimos y pensar mejor.

In a conflict, 'dar un paso atrás' is used to de-escalate and gain emotional clarity.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'dar'. Fill Blank B1

Ayer, mi jefe y yo ______ un paso atrás para revisar el presupuesto.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dimos

The context 'Ayer' (yesterday) requires the preterite tense for 'nosotros'.

¿Cuál es el significado figurado de 'dar un paso atrás'? Choose B2

En la frase: 'Decidí dar un paso atrás en mi carrera'.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hacer una pausa para revaluar prioridades.

The figurative meaning is about gaining perspective or reconsidering, not literal movement or permanent quitting.

Empareja la situación con la intención de usar la frase. situation_matching B2

Situación: Una pareja discutiendo fuertemente por dinero.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Para calmar los ánimos y pensar mejor.

In a conflict, 'dar un paso atrás' is used to de-escalate and gain emotional clarity.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No siempre, pero generalmente se usa para describir una acción prudente. Sin embargo, en contextos muy competitivos, puede verse como falta de determinación.

Sí, se usa para enfatizar que la necesidad de alejarse o reconsiderar es muy grande.

'Retroceder' es más formal y técnico. 'Dar un paso atrás' es más idiomático y común en la conversación diaria.

Sí, es una expresión universal en el mundo del español.

관련 표현

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Tomar distancia

synonym

To distance oneself emotionally.

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Echarse atrás

similar

To back out of a commitment.

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Poner pies en polvorosa

contrast

To run away quickly.

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Recular para coger impulso

builds on

To step back specifically to gain momentum.

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