Postrera (en. Last)

/posˈtɾeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to something that is located at the back or that happens later in time.
The postrera room was elegantly decorated.
La sala postrera fue decorada con elegancia.
Designates the last part of something.
In the postrera scene, everyone gathered to celebrate.
En la postrera escena, todos se reunieron para celebrar.
It is usually used to refer to the back part of a vehicle.
The luggage was placed in the postrera of the car.
El equipaje se colocó en la postrera del auto.

Etymology

From Latin 'posterior', meaning 'behind' or 'what follows'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

last postrera
the last part or phase of something.
última postrera
in the postrera
situated at the back of a place.
en la postrera

Related Words

posterior
That is behind or that occurs later.
posterior
rear
Back part of some object or of the human body.
trasero
final
Last in a series or in time.
final

Slang Meanings

The back part of a car.
Keep the tools in the postrera of the car.
Guarda las herramientas en la postrera del coche.
A remote or secluded place.
I live in the postrera of the neighborhood, away from the noise.
Vivo en la postrera del barrio, lejos del ruido.