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    Atrás (en. Behind)

    /a'tɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates the back part or in the opposite direction to advancement.
    The car moved back.
    El coche se movió hacia atrás.
    Referring to an earlier time.
    That happened two years ago.
    Eso ocurrió hace dos años atrás.
    In a relegated or unadvanced position.
    He always falls behind in decisions.
    Siempre se queda atrás en las decisiones.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'atrás', which comes from 'tra', meaning 'behind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to backtrack
    To retreat in a process or decision.
    dar marcha atrás
    to look back
    To reflect on the past.
    mirar atrás
    to go back
    To go back or retrace a path.
    irse atrás

    Related Words

    behind
    Indicates a posterior or behind position to something.
    tras
    setback
    The action of retreating or going back.
    retroceso
    delay
    Postponement in time or the execution of something.
    retraso

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the same position as before.
    I didn't make any progress, I'm the same as before.
    No avancé nada, estoy igual que atrás.
    To return to a previous state.
    I need to go back, I'm behind on my tasks.
    Necesito retroceder, estoy atrás en mis tareas.