This is the 5751st most frequent Spanish word.
retroceder
To go back or retreat.
Retroceder is used here to describe physically stepping back from a situation or position.
Cuando vio el peligro, decidió retroceder.
When he saw the danger, he decided to step back.
Retroceder is used metaphorically to indicate going back mentally to a past time or event.
Al recordar aquel momento, su mente comenzó a retroceder en el tiempo.
Upon recalling that moment, his mind began to go back in time.
Retroceder is used figuratively to describe reverting or taking a step back to make improvements or corrections.