1. The rear part of a four-legged animal's body, including the hind legs and adjoining parts
The horse's hindquarters were muscular and powerful.
O traseiro do cavalo era musculoso e poderoso.
2. In culinary contexts, the hind legs and surrounding meat of an animal used as food
The butcher cut the hindquarters into steaks.
O açougueiro cortou o traseiro em bifes.