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    Atras (en. Behind)

    /a'tras/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The back part of an object or place.
    The car was parked at the back of the building.
    El coche estaba estacionado en la parte de atrás del edificio.
    A prior moment in a chronology.
    Remember that you arrived late to the meeting last week.
    Recuerda que llegaste atras en la reunión la semana pasada.
    adverb
    It is used to indicate that something is in a position further back.
    The dog fell behind while we were walking.
    El perro se quedó atrás mientras caminábamos.
    It refers to an action that occurs with a delay.
    The train left behind its scheduled time.
    El tren salió atras de su horario previsto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'atras', meaning backwards or in the opposite direction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leave behind
    It means to abandon or no longer consider something.
    dejar atrás
    look back
    Reflecting on the past.
    mirar hacia atrás
    fall behind
    Not progressing at the same pace as others.
    quedarse atrás

    Related Words

    delay
    Lack of punctuality or delay.
    retraso
    ancestor
    Predecessor in a genealogical line.
    antepasado
    retardation
    Temporal difference or mismatch.
    retardo

    Slang Meanings

    Late
    You always arrive late, hurry up!
    Siempre llegas atras, ¡apúrate!
    Lagging behind
    Don’t be slow, join the group.
    No seas atrasado, súmate al grupo.