What is the Spanish word for "behind"?

Learn how to say "behind" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

behind

Spanish

detrás de

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Alternative translations of "behind"

tras
atrasado
rezagado
retrasado

Examples of how to use "behind" in Spanish

English
Who is hiding behind that big tree?
Spanish
¿Quién se está escondiendo detrás de ese árbol grande?
English
The cat hid behind the curtain.
Spanish
El gato se escondió detrás de la cortina.
English
Please stand behind the yellow line.
Spanish
Por favor, quédate detrás de la línea amarilla.
English
She left her keys behind.
Spanish
Ella dejó sus llaves atrás.
English
There’s a park behind my school.
Spanish
Hay un parque detrás de mi escuela.

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