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    Zaga (en. Back)

    /ˈθa.ɡa/ (España), /ˈza.ɡa/ (Latinoamérica)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Back part of a garment or an object.
    The back of the dress is decorative.
    La zaga del vestido es decorativa.
    In a more general context, it can refer to the back of an object.
    The car has an elegant design at the back.
    El coche tiene un diseño elegante en la zaga.
    Back part of an animal, especially referring to its legs or tail.
    The dog wagged its rear while playing.
    El perro movía la zaga mientras jugaba.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saga', which means 'back part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the rear
    at the back or lagging behind.
    en la zaga
    leave someone behind
    to leave someone behind, without support or without advancing.
    dejar a alguien en la zaga
    stay behind
    to continue being at the back or lagging behind.
    seguir en la zaga

    Related Words

    front
    front part of something.
    delantera
    front
    the part that is in the direction of view.
    frente
    delay
    action of delaying or being behind in time.
    retraso

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to describe someone who falls behind in work or studies.
    He always falls behind in the group's projects.
    Siempre queda en la zaga en los proyectos del grupo.
    Used to refer to the less important part of an activity.
    Don't worry, the back of the meeting isn't decisive.
    No te preocupes, la zaga de la reunión no es decisiva.