Usage examples of "the backs" in English with translation to Spanish

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It is not right to criticize people behind their backs. No está bien criticar a la gente por la espalda.

Sea otters love to eat clams while swimming on their backs. A las nutrias marinas les encanta comer ostras mientras nadan boca arriba.

Banks will try to lend you an umbrella on a sunny day, but they will turn their backs on a rainy day. Los bancos intentarán prestarte un paraguas en un día soleado, pero te darán la espalda un día lluvioso.

It is not manly to speak ill of others behind their backs. No es muy varonil hablar mal de los otros detrás de sus espaldas.

You shouldn't talk about people behind their backs. No debes hablar de la gente a sus espaldas.

You must not speak ill of others behind their backs. No debes hablar mal a espaldas de los demás.

Don't talk about people behind their backs. No hables de la gente a sus espaldas.

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