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behind1

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhaɪnd/

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Spanish translation of behind

prep

  • 1 a (to the rear of) detrás de, atrás de (AmL) we're ten years behind the Japanese in microelectronics = en microelectrónica llevamos un retraso de diez años respecto a los japoneses b (on the other side of) detrás de, atrás de (AmL)
  • 2 (responsible for) detrás de the motives behind his decision = los motivos que lo llevaron a esa decisión
  • 3 (in time) all that is behind us now = todo eso ha quedado atrás I'm behind schedule = voy retrasado (con el trabajo or los preparativos etc)

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