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atrás

behind

adverb ah-TRAHS Less Common

Also means

back

Usage Note

Atrás expresses position behind or movement backward — un paso atrás (a step back), quedarse atrás (to fall behind). It contrasts with detrás, which needs de to take an object: detrás de la silla (behind the chair), while atrás stands alone. Hacia atrás means 'backwards', useful for motion verbs.

Examples

"Da un paso atrás, por favor."

Natural Translation

Take a step back, please.

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