Translation of Spanish word "después" to English
después
/desˈpwes/
Meaning
VerbBehind; later in time; following.
How to use
Después ('after / later') can be used as an adverb or with de as a preposition (después de). Después de comer — After eating.
🇬🇧 English
after
Example
Primero estudiamos, después jugamos.
First we study, then we play.
Salí de la habitación y el perro saltó detrás de mí.
I left the room and the dog jumped after me.
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Common phrases
- después de todo— after all
- poco después— shortly after
- después de eso— after that
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What does the Spanish word "después" mean?▼
The Spanish word "después" means "after" in English.
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