talk back: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    USUKgeneralinformaldisapproving
    • To reply to someone in authority or to a speaker in a rude, disrespectful, or impertinent way.

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    • The teenager talked back to his parents in a disrespectful tone, which led to a serious argument.

      El adolescente contestó a sus padres con un tono irrespetuoso, lo que llevó a una discusión seria.

    • You should never talk back to your teachers; it’s important to show respect even when you disagree.

      Nunca debes contestar a tus profesores; es importante mostrar respeto incluso cuando no estás de acuerdo.

    • During the meeting, he talked back to the manager’s instructions, challenging her authority openly.

      Durante la reunión, contestó a las instrucciones del gerente, desafiando abiertamente su autoridad.

  • 2.

    generalneutral
    • To respond or give an answer to what someone has said.

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    • When I ask a question, please talk back with your thoughts so we can have a meaningful discussion.

      Cuando haga una pregunta, por favor responde con tus pensamientos para que podamos tener una discusión significativa.

    • The chatbot is designed to talk back when users input queries, providing helpful information instantly.

      El chatbot está diseñado para responder cuando los usuarios ingresan consultas, proporcionando información útil al instante.

    • He talked back to every comment during the interview, ensuring his perspective was understood clearly.

      Respondió a cada comentario durante la entrevista, asegurándose de que su perspectiva se entendiera claramente.

    • Please talk back if you don’t understand the instructions so that I can clarify them for you.

      Por favor, responde si no entiendes las instrucciones para que pueda aclararlas para ti.

Examples:

  • EN: And furthermore, don't talk back to me.
    ES: Y no me replique.
  • EN: Don't talk back to them.
    ES: No les respondas. Te despedirán.
  • EN: He was so strict that I couldn't talk back.
    ES: Él era tan estricto que yo no podía contestar.
  • EN: Don't you talk back to me.
    ES: No me respondan.
  • EN: Don't talk back to me!
    ES: - ¡Cállate! ¡No me repliques!
  • EN: And don't talk back.
    ES: Y no me conteste.
  • EN: Don't talk back when you speak with a minister. Even if a temporary one.
    ES: ¡No debe contestar cuando le habla un ministro del Gobierno Provisional!
  • EN: You do as I say and don't talk back.
    ES: Haz lo que te digo y no hagas caso de lo que sabes.
  • EN: - Don't talk back to me.
    ES: - No me contestes.
  • EN: - How dare you talk back to me.
    ES: Cómo te atreves a contestarme?
  • EN: I talk, but you can't talk back.
    ES: Yo hablo, pero usted no puede responder.
  • EN: Don't talk back to your father.
    ES: No contradiga a su padre.
  • EN: And she gets a little tired of piano music and she comes back and says always just a little flame of mine so please talk back to the old homestead.
    ES: Luego, se cansa del piano, vuelve y dice: "Era sólo un capricho. Por favor vuelve a casa".
  • EN: Don't talk back to them.
    ES: No les respondas. Te despedirán.
  • EN: Well, I will talk back to you and I won't stand it any longer.
    ES: No voy a responderte. Ya no aguanto más.
  • EN: So that's the way they talk back there.
    ES: Así es como hablan allí.
  • EN: And furthermore, don't talk back to me.
    ES: Y no me replique.
  • EN: He was so strict that I couldn't talk back.
    ES: Él era tan estricto que yo no podía contestar.
  • EN: Don't you talk back to me.
    ES: No me respondan.
  • EN: Don't talk back to me!
    ES: - ¡Cállate! ¡No me repliques!
  • EN: And don't talk back.
    ES: Y no me conteste.
  • EN: Don't talk back when you speak with a minister. Even if a temporary one.
    ES: ¡No debe contestar cuando le habla un ministro del Gobierno Provisional!
  • EN: You do as I say and don't talk back.
    ES: Haz lo que te digo y no hagas caso de lo que sabes.
  • EN: - Don't talk back to me.
    ES: - No me contestes.
  • EN: - How dare you talk back to me.
    ES: Cómo te atreves a contestarme?
  • EN: I talk, but you can't talk back.
    ES: Yo hablo, pero usted no puede responder.
  • EN: Don't talk back to your father.
    ES: No contradiga a su padre.
  • EN: And she gets a little tired of piano music and she comes back and says always just a little flame of mine so please talk back to the old homestead.
    ES: Luego, se cansa del piano, vuelve y dice: "Era sólo un capricho. Por favor vuelve a casa".
  • EN: Well, I will talk back to you and I won't stand it any longer.
    ES: No voy a responderte. Ya no aguanto más.
  • EN: So that's the way they talk back there.
    ES: Así es como hablan allí.

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