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"Después" is an adverb which is often translated as "after", and "después de" is a phrase which is also often translated as "after". Learn more about the difference between "después" and "después de" below.
después(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. after
Llamé a mis papás justo después de comprometerme.I called my parents just after getting engaged.
b. later
Iré de compras después pero ahora tengo que estudiar.I'll go shopping later but now I have to study.
c. afterwards
¿Podemos ir al parque después? Ahora quiero descansar.Can we go to the park afterwards? I want to rest now.
d. afterward (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Paco comenzó a tener diferencias de opinión con los otros socios, y poco después abandonó la firma.Paco started having disagreements with the other partners, and he left the firm not long afterward.
después de(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. after
Después de una semana de lluvia, empecé a pensar que jamás vería el sol.After a week of rain, I began to think I'd never see the sun again.
Después de desayunar, nos vamos a ir de viaje.After eating breakfast, we are going to take a trip.
