Call back Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈbæk
KAWL-bak
kˈɔːl/ /bˈæk
KAWL-bak
Definición
To return someone's phone call after missing it or being unavailable. Sometimes used generally to mean responding later to a request or inquiry.
Uso & Matices
'Call back' is usually informal and common in work and daily life, often used with 'I'll' or 'Can you'. It refers to phone calls, not visiting in person. 'Call you back' is polite if you can't talk now; don't confuse with 'ring back' (British) or 'call out' (different meaning).
Spanish: volver a llamar - devolver la llamadaPortuguese (BR): retornar a ligação - ligar de voltaPortuguese (PT): retornar a chamada - ligar de voltaChinese (Simplified): 回电话Chinese (Traditional): 回電Hindi: फिर से कॉल करनाArabic: إعادة الاتصالBengali: ফের ফোন করা - আবার ফোন করাRussian: перезвонитьJapanese: 折り返し電話するVietnamese: gọi lạiKorean: 다시 전화하다Turkish: geri aramakUrdu: واپس فون کرناIndonesian: menelpon kembali
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Can you call back later?
basic
I'll call back when I'm free.
basic
Did Sarah call back this morning?
basic
Leave your number and we'll call back as soon as possible.
natural
"Sorry, I'm driving right now. Can I call back in ten minutes?"
natural
They said they'd call back, but I haven't heard anything yet.
natural