Behind, after, back in Portuguese 🇧🇷

atrás info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “atrás” as what’s “at the rear” or “behind” you. Visualize someone looking behind them when warned “Olhe para trás!” (“Look behind you!”).
• The similarity with Spanish “atrás” can help if you already know that language.

Explanations:
• “Atrás” functions as an adverb indicating position (behind, back) or referring to the past (years ago).
• It’s used to show spatial relation (“para trás” is more like “backward”) or temporal distance (“years ago” meaning “a long time ago”).

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• “Para trás” – often used interchangeably to mean “back” or “backwards.”
• “Passado” – when referring to a past time, though it’s an adjective rather than an adverb.

Alternate Meanings (including Slang):
• In some contexts, “atrás” may indicate something outdated or refer disparagingly to old-fashioned ideas.
• In colloquial speech, “ficar para trás” means “to fall behind” (e.g., in progress or competition).

Example Sentences and Translations:
1. "Olhe para trás antes de atravessar a rua."
  Translation: "Look behind you before crossing the street."
2. "Anos atrás, eu morava no centro da cidade."
  Translation: "Years ago, I used to live downtown."
3. "Ele sempre fica para trás durante as corridas."
  Translation: "He always falls behind during races."

a few seconds ago