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"Detrás" is an adverb which is often translated as "behind", and "atrás" is an adverb which is also often translated as "behind". Learn more about the difference between "detrás" and "atrás" below.
detrás(
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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).
adverb
a. behind
Hay un edificio verde delante y otro azul detrás.There's a green building in front and a blue one behind.
b. back
En el carro, los niños deben sentarse detrás.In a car, children should sit in the back.
La casa tiene un jardín grande detrás.The house's got a large garden at the back.
a. then
Mi madre entró primero y detrás mi padre.My mother got in first and then my father.
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atrás(
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trahs
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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).
adverb
a. behind
Hay un cobertizo atrás de la casa.There is a shed behind the house.
b. at the back of
La entrada está atrás del jardín.The entry is at the back of the garden.
a. back
Hay que ir hacia delante y no mirar atrás.You have to move forward and not look back.
b. backward
Tropecé y me fui hacia atrás volando.I tripped and went flying backward.
a. ago
Unos días atrás, estaba en Canadá.A few days ago, I was in Canada.
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