Tras (en. After)

/tras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

preposition

Indicates that something is located at the back or behind another object.

The dog is behind the door.

El perro está tras la puerta.

It is used to express that something follows or pursues another thing in a more abstract context.

After the scandal, many distanced themselves from him.

Tras el escándalo, muchos se distanciaran de él.

Denotes a time or period that follows another.

After the meeting, we decided to implement the changes.

Tras la reunión, decidimos implementar los cambios.

From Latin 'trans', which means 'across' or 'beyond'.

in pursuit of footprints

Following the trail or the lead of someone or something.

tras las huellas

behind the curtain

Behind the scene or hidden.

tras la cortina

behind the scenes

Referring to what happens behind an apparent situation.

tras el telón

behind

Location indicating that something is at the back.

detrás

after

Indicates a time that follows another.

después

In some contexts, 'tras' can mean 'behind' with a meaning of support or backing.

I'm always behind you in everything you do.

Siempre estoy tras ti en todo lo que haces.