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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRetorno
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Re-tor-no
"O retorno do atleta foi emocionante."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A return to a former position or condition, especially after a setback.
"After a long injury, the athlete made a remarkable comeback in the championship." - 2
A witty or sharp reply, often used in a verbal exchange.
"Her quick comeback left everyone in the room laughing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'comeback' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'come' and 'back' to denote a return to a previous state or position. It has evolved to encompass various contexts, including sports, entertainment, and personal recovery.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Comeback" is said worldwide
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Retour
Transliteration: Rə-tur
"Son retour sur scène a été très attendu."
Comeback
Transliteration: Komm-bæk
"Das Comeback des Sängers war ein großer Erfolg."
Ritorno
Transliteration: Ri-tor-no
"Il suo ritorno nel mondo della musica è stato sorprendente."
Regreso
Transliteration: Re-gre-so
"Su regreso al cine fue muy aclamado."
Retorno
Transliteration: Re-tor-no
"O retorno do atleta foi emocionante."
वापसी
Transliteration: Vaapsee
"उसकी वापसी ने सभी को चौंका दिया।"
回归
Transliteration: Huíguī
"他的回归让大家感到惊喜。"
복귀
Transliteration: Bok-gwi
"그의 복귀는 많은 사람들을 놀라게 했다."
カムバック
Transliteration: Kamubakku
"彼のカムバックは大きな話題になった。"
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