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Definition
(prep phr) Expression indicating position behind something
Examples
“El coche está estacionado detrás de la casa.”
“Me quedé detrás de Ana en la fila.”
I stood behind Ana in line.
“Luis buscó las llaves detrás de la lámpara.”
Luis looked for the keys behind the lamp.
“Detrás de la puerta estaba mi chaqueta.”
My jacket was behind the door.
“Pasamos detrás de la iglesia para cortar camino al metro.”
We went behind the church to cut over to the subway.
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