comeback

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkʌm.bæk/ AmE /ˈkʌm.bæk/

noun en → es

1 RETURN [singular] B1

a return to a place or situation after an absence, especially in sports or politics

regreso, retorno, vuelta al ruedo

  • make a comeback

Collocations comeback performance · political comeback

  • After his injury, he made a successful comeback.

    Después de su lesión, hizo un regreso exitoso.

2 REPLY [singular] B2

a reply to an insult or criticism that is intended to hurt the person who made it

replica, contraataque, respuesta mordaz

  • give a comeback

Collocations sharp comeback · witty comeback

  • She gave him a sharp comeback.

    Le dio una respuesta mordaz.