Usage Note
Atras comes from Spanish atrás meaning behind or backward, and is commonly used as a directional command in traffic, parking, and physical movement situations — 'Atras!' means back up or reverse. It is also used metaphorically to mean regression or backing down from a commitment.
Examples
" Walang atras sa laban. "
Natural Translation
There's no backing down from the fight.
Literal Translation
None retreat in fight.
" Walang atras ang mga bayani. "
Natural Translation
The heroes have no retreat.
Literal Translation
None retreat the (plural) hero.
" Kapag nagpasya na siyang ipaglaban ang kanyang prinsipyo, wala nang atras sa kanya kahit anong mangyari. "
Natural Translation
Once he decides to fight for his principles, there's no backing down for him no matter what happens.
Literal Translation
When decides already he to-fight-for the his principle, none already retreat for him whatever happen.
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