tras
/ˈtɾas/ preposition B1- after, following, in the wake of; upon · Tras el mortal sismo, se derrumbaron numerosos edificios. In the wake of the deadly earthquake, many buildings collapsed.· año tras año year after year
- behind (on the far side of)
- beyond
- after (in pursuit of) · Los malos están tras de ti. The bad guys are after you.
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Yo corro tras las ninfas
Tras una sombra, tras la hija ardiente
Y unos tras otros á clavarme vienen
¡Qué hermoso es tras la lluvia
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