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atrás de

[ɐˈtɾaʃ dɨ]
preposition
behind
1. At or to the rear of something; in a position further back than something else
The car is parked behind the building.
O carro está estacionado atrás do prédio.
2. Seeking or pursuing someone or something; looking for
The police are after the criminal.
A polícia está atrás do criminoso.
3. Supporting or backing someone
I am behind you in this decision.
Estou atrás de você nessa decisão.
4. Following in sequence or time
One day comes after another.
Um dia vem atrás de outro.
Synonyms
por trás dedepois deem busca de
Antonyms
na frente dediante de

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atrás de
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
atrás de
Standard usage; sometimes replaced by 'por trás de' for spatial position
São Paulo
atrás de
Common in both formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar atrás de algo/alguém
ir atrás de
deixar para trás
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