🇬🇧🇪🇸 behind - detrás : English Lesson

Meaning of "behind" ("detrás"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Behind” is a preposition used to describe the position of something or someone at the back of another object or person. It can also mean being late or slower in progress. For example, “The cat is hiding behind the couch,” or “I am behind on my homework.”

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

There was a monster behind me! Oh wait, never mind… just my little brother.

I was behind the teacher when she asked, “Who threw that?” So, I pointed at my friend.

I checked behind the couch for my lost sock, but I only found ancient popcorn.

I tried to sneak behind my mom, but she has eyes in the back of her head!

I hid behind the fridge to eat the last cookie in peace.

Sam put the red ball behind the tree. The little dog ran behind the tree and did not see the ball. Sam hid behind the door and watched. The dog looked behind the box, behind the bed, behind the chair. Then the dog found the ball and wagged its tail. Sam laughed with joy.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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