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"Tras" is a preposition which is often translated as "after", and "atrás" is an adverb which is often translated as "behind". Learn more about the difference between "tras" and "atrás" below.
tras(
trahs
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (following)
a. behind
La biblioteca de nuestro pueblo está tras el banco.The library in our town is behind the bank.
atrás(
ah
-
trahs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (position)
2. (movement)
