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"Later" is a form of "later", an adverb which is often translated as "más tarde". "Afterward" is an adverb which is often translated as "después". Learn more about the difference between "later" and "afterward" below.
later(
ley
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duhr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
afterward(
ahf
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duhr
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wuhrd
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).