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    Detras (en. Behind)

    /deˈtɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    preposition
    Indicates a place that is at the back of another place or thing.
    The dog is behind the door.
    El perro está detrás de la puerta.
    It is used to express that something is concealed or not visible from a viewpoint.
    Behind that mountain, there is a beautiful lake.
    Detrás de esa montaña hay un lago hermoso.
    Suggests a relationship of following or consequence.
    Behind his success, there is hard work.
    Detrás de su éxito hay un arduo trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'detras', which means 'from behind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    behind the scenes
    It refers to what happens in private or what is not visible to the public.
    detras de escena
    not seeing beyond what lies behind
    It means not understanding or perceiving what is hidden.
    no ver más allá de lo que hay detrás

    Related Words

    in front
    Indicates the position at the front of something.
    delante
    around
    Indicates a position that surrounds or is around something.
    alrededor
    arm
    Part of the human body that extends from the shoulder to the wrist.
    brazo

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something done secretly or covertly.
    That negotiation took place behind the scenes.
    Esa negociación pasó detrás de las cámaras.
    Used in relation to situations discreetly or informally.
    They made the deal behind the table.
    Hicieron el trato detrás de la mesa.