Detrás
Example: El perro está escondido detrás de la puerta.
Definition
"Detrás" is a Spanish adverb used to indicate the position at the back of or behind something. For example, in the phrase 'El perro está escondido detrás de la puerta,' it shows that the dog is hidden behind the door.
Etymology
The Spanish word "detrás" comes from the Latin phrase 'de retro,' which means 'from behind.' It evolved over time into the single word used today to express the concept of being at the back or rear of something. Did you know? The Latin root 'retro' is also the origin of the English word 'retro,' referring to something from the past or behind the current time.
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"Detrás" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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