Trasera (en. Rear)

/tɾaˈseɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The back or posterior part of an object.
The back door of the house is always closed.
La puerta trasera de la casa está siempre cerrada.
Refers to the part or side of something that is at the back.
The car has a very spacious back trunk.
El coche tiene un maletero trasero muy amplio.
The part that is placed behind, especially in contexts of fashion or design.
The dress has an elegant design at the back.
El vestido tiene un diseño elegante en la parte trasera.

Etymology

From the Latin 'traserum', which means 'behind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the back part
at the back of something.
en la parte trasera
back door
access or exit located at the back.
puerta trasera
back seat
seating area located at the back of a vehicle.
asiento trasero

Related Words

front
At the front part.
delante
side
One of the faces of an object.
lado
front
Which is at the front part.
frontal

Slang Meanings

Referring to the human backside in a colloquial way.
That girl has an impressive backside.
Esa chica tiene una trasera impresionante.
Can be used to describe something that is unremarkable or of little value.
That place has a back quality compared to others.
Ese lugar tiene una calidad trasera en comparación con otros.