Behind (es. Atrás)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Mi amigo está atrás de mí.
My friend is behind me.
Context: daily life
El perro corre atrás de la pelota.
The dog runs behind the ball.
Context: sport
La casa está atrás del parque.
The house is behind the park.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces es difícil mirar atrás y recordar momentos felices.
Sometimes it is difficult to look back and remember happy moments.
Context: personal reflection
Siempre debemos aprender de lo que dejamos atrás.
We always need to learn from what we leave behind.
Context: society
El coche se quedó atrás en la carretera por una avería.
The car got left behind on the road due to a breakdown.
Context: transport

Advanced (C1-C2)

Es crucial no permitir que el pasado nos atrase en nuestros objetivos futuros.
It is crucial not to let the past hold us back from our future goals.
Context: personal development
La historia nos enseña que a menudo es necesario mirar atrás para comprender el presente.
History teaches us that it is often necessary to look back to understand the present.
Context: history
En la vida, es importante dejar atrás lo que nos pesa, para poder avanzar con ligereza.
In life, it is important to leave behind what weighs us down, in order to move forward with ease.
Context: personal growth

Synonyms

  • detrás
  • al fondo
  • en la retaguardia
  • hacia atrás