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trasero

/tra-SE-ro/

rear

A bright red car is shown parked, viewed directly from the back, highlighting the rear bumper and taillights.

The trasero (rear) part of a car.

trasero(Adjective)

mB1

rear

?

of a vehicle, building, etc.

Also:

back

?

the part at the back

📝 In Action

El asiento trasero del coche es muy cómodo.

A2

The rear seat of the car is very comfortable.

Prefiero entrar por la puerta trasera para no hacer ruido.

B1

I prefer to enter through the back door so I don't make noise.

El patio trasero es perfecto para las barbacoas de verano.

B1

The backyard is perfect for summer barbecues.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • posterior (posterior, rear (more formal))

Antonyms

  • delantero (front)

Common Collocations

  • asiento trasero – rear seat
  • puerta trasera – back door
  • patio trasero – backyard, back patio
  • neumático trasero – rear tire

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'trasero' changes to match the thing it describes. Use 'trasero' for masculine things (el asiento trasero) and 'trasera' for feminine things (la puerta trasera).

⭐ Usage Tips

A Perfect Pair: Delantero & Trasero

Think of 'delantero' (front) and 'trasero' (back) as a team. They are the most common words to describe the front and back parts of things like cars, seats, and buildings.

A simplified cartoon character wearing blue shorts is seen walking away, focusing on the back side of their lower body.

In informal contexts, trasero refers to the bottom (body part).

trasero(Noun)

mA2

bottom

?

body part, informal

Also:

rear end

?

euphemistic for buttocks

,

buttocks

?

anatomical

📝 In Action

El bebé se cayó y se dio un golpe en el trasero.

A2

The baby fell and got a bump on his bottom.

Me duele el trasero de estar sentado en esta silla tan dura.

B1

My bottom hurts from sitting in this hard chair.

Hizo ejercicio para fortalecer los músculos del trasero.

B2

He exercised to strengthen his butt muscles.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nalgas (buttocks (neutral/clinical))
  • pompis (bottom (cutesy, for children))
  • culo (ass (vulgar/slang))
  • glúteos (glutes (formal/anatomical))

Common Collocations

  • caerse de trasero – to fall on one's bottom
  • dolor en el trasero – a pain in the butt

❌ Common Pitfalls

Choosing the Right Word

Mistake: "Using 'culo' in a conversation where 'trasero' would be more appropriate."

Correction: Be careful with synonyms! 'Culo' is very informal and often considered vulgar. 'Nalgas' or 'glúteos' are more formal or medical. 'Trasero' is a great, safe, everyday choice that most people use.

⭐ Usage Tips

A Polite Euphemism

'Trasero' is the standard, polite-but-not-too-formal way to refer to this body part. It's what you'd use in most normal conversations, from talking about a fall to discussing exercise.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: trasero

Question 1 of 1

In which sentence does 'trasero' mean 'rear end' or 'bottom'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

atrás(behind, back) - adverb
retrasar(to delay, to postpone) - verb
retraso(a delay) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'trasero' a rude word?

No, 'trasero' is not considered rude or vulgar. It's a common, everyday word for 'bottom' or 'rear end.' While it's informal, it's generally safe to use in most conversations. For a more clinical or formal term, you could use 'nalgas' or 'glúteos.' The word 'culo' is the one that is considered vulgar.

What's the difference between 'trasero' and 'de atrás'?

Both can mean 'back' or 'rear.' 'Trasero' is an adjective (el asiento trasero), while 'de atrás' is a phrase that works like an adjective (el asiento de atrás). They are often interchangeable, but 'trasero' can sound slightly more specific or technical.