How to Say ‘Behind’ in Mexican Spanish
Detrás de
deh-TRAHS deh
[deh-TRAHS deh]
Phrase Breakdown
Detrás
[deh-TRAHS]
behind
Adverb of place meaning at the back of something; used with 'de' before a noun.
El coche está detrás de la casa.
The car is behind the house.
de
[deh]
of
Indicates relationship or separation.
Buena suerte en tu viaje de regreso.
Good luck on your return journey.
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