Fuera (en. Out)

/ˈfweɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates the place that is beyond the limits of a given space.
The children are playing outside the house.
Los niños están jugando fuera de la casa.
Denotes that something is not within the usual or expected.
It is unusual for them to arrive late.
Es fuera de lo común que lleguen tarde.
It is used to refer to positions in a broad sense.
In the tournament, the team was out of the competition.
En el torneo, el equipo quedó fuera de la competencia.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be beside oneself
To remain very agitated or in a state of anger.
estar fuera de sí
to be out of place
To feel inappropriate in a given environment.
estar fuera de lugar
beyond any doubt
Without any doubt or uncertainty.
fuera de toda duda

Related Words

out of fashion
That is no longer in trend.
fuera de moda
out of control
That cannot be managed or controlled.
fuera de control
out of service
That is not operational or functioning.
fuera de servicio

Slang Meanings

To kick someone out of a place.
They left him out of the party for his bad behavior.
Lo dejaron fuera de la fiesta por su mal comportamiento.
Referring to something that is not considered in normal conversation.
That topic is off the table.
Ese tema está fuera de la mesa.