Behind in Spanish
Behind in Spanish is detrás (deh-TRAHS), or atrás.
- Spanish
- detrás
- Say it
- deh-TRAHS
- Also said
- atrás
- Also
- detrás in Directions in Spanish
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The other words in step 3 of Common Spanish Adverbs.
Questions about detrás
How do you say behind in Spanish?
Behind in Spanish is detrás. You can also say atrás. In directions in spanish, behind is detrás.
How do you pronounce detrás?
Say it deh-TRAHS. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TRAHS. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does detrás mean in English?
In English, detrás means behind.
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