¿Qué significa 'stand back' en inglés?

"stand back"

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>> Stand right back. Stand back. Stand

IPA:/stænd bæk/

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Mejor traducción

Aléjate

Stand backsignificaaléjateodate a un ladofísicamente. Se usa para pedir espacio, a menudo en situaciones donde algo está a punto de suceder, como un espectáculo, una explosión o una demostración. No implica necesariamente una actitud negativa, solo un pedido de espacio. Es diferente a 'keep away' que indica una prohibición.

Cuándo usar

It's a common instruction given in crowded or potentially hazardous situations.

Can be used figuratively to mean 'take a step back' and observe a situation without getting involved.

The verb 'stand' is in the imperative mood, directly addressing someone.

Errores comunes

Confusing it with 'stand by' which means 'estar preparado/a' or 'apoyar'.

Literally translating it as 'estar de pie atrás', which is incorrect and unnatural.

Using 'retroceder' instead of 'aléjate' – 'aléjate' is a more direct and common request.

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