Afuera (en. Outside)

/aˈfweɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something is located in the outside of a space or place.

I went outside to breathe fresh air.

Salí afuera para respirar aire fresco.

It is used to refer to a place outside of a specific location.

The children are playing outside the house.

Los niños están jugando afuera de la casa.

Expresses the idea of not being inside.

I prefer to stay outside during the summer.

Prefiero quedarme afuera durante el verano.

It comes from the Latin 'foris', which means 'outside' or 'in the exterior'.

outside of

Indicates that something is out of a place or context.

afuera de

to be outside

To be in the exterior instead of inside.

estar afuera

outward

In the direction of the exterior.

hacia afuera

outside

Indicates that something is in the exterior.

fuera

exterior

That is located or found on the outside.

exterior

To be outside, sometimes related to parties or events.

We're going to be outside all night at the party.

Vamos a estar afuera toda la noche en la fiesta.

It can refer to a situation of disdain or contempt.

They left me out of the conversation.

Me dejaron afuera de la conversación.