Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
tras
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾas/
Meaning
- prepositionbehind
Example
El gato está tras la puerta.
The cat is behind the door.
More examples
Tras la reunión, salimos a cenar.
After the meeting, we went out to dinner.
Core concept
An object behind another object.
Common phrases
tras la puerta
behind the door
tras la ventana
behind the window
Similar words
detrás de: Physically behind an object or person, common in casual speech.
después de: Later in time than another event, indicating sequence.
Definition in Spanish
Indica posición posterior respecto a otra cosa en el espacio o posterioridad en el tiempo.
Word origin
From Latin trans 'across, beyond' via Vulgar Latin into Old Spanish, tras developed the spatial sense 'behind' and the temporal sense 'after'.
Usage tips
- For physical location, speakers usually prefer detrás de in conversation while tras sounds more formal or literary.