Translation
behind
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Word origin
From de plus tras ('behind, after'), from Latin trans ('across, beyond'). It means 'behind, at the back'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- trans
- English cognates
- transit, transfer
Examples
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The cat is behind the sofa.
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Walk behind me.
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There is a garden behind the house.
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Behind every success there are many hours of work.
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I left the keys behind the front door.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 4: detrás, afuera, parar and 7 more words.