traseros
/trah-SEH-rohs/
rear
When used as an adjective, traseros means 'rear', describing the back position of something, like the rear of this train.
traseros(Adjective)
rear
?position or location
,back
?position or location
posterior
?formal or technical context
📝 In Action
Los neumáticos traseros necesitan ser cambiados.
A2The rear tires need to be changed.
Las puertas traseras están cerradas con llave.
B1The back doors are locked.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'traseros' is an adjective, it must match the thing it describes. This form is used only for masculine, plural items (e.g., 'los coches traseros'). For feminine plural, use 'traseras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong number
Mistake: "La rueda traseros."
Correction: La rueda trasera. (The wheel is singular and feminine, so the adjective must be singular and feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Like most descriptive adjectives, 'traseros' usually goes after the noun it describes: 'las ruedas traseras' (the rear wheels).
As a plural noun, traseros refers to 'bottoms', the lower part of the human torso.
📝 In Action
Los niños se sentaron sobre sus traseros en el suelo.
B1The children sat down on their bottoms on the floor.
Tuvieron que caminar y les dolían los traseros.
B2They had to walk, and their rear ends hurt.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun Use
This is the plural form of the noun 'el trasero' (the bottom/rear end). It is used to refer to the body part itself, often in a less formal context than 'glúteos'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Possessive Articles
When referring to body parts, Spanish often uses definite articles (el, la, los, las) instead of possessive words (mi, tu, su), so you usually say 'le duelen los traseros' (their bottoms hurt) instead of 'sus traseros'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: traseros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'traseros' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'traseros' to talk about the back of a person's head?
No. 'Traseros' specifically refers to the rear or back part of an object, vehicle, or the lower posterior body part (the bottom). To refer to the back of the head, you would usually use 'la nuca' or 'la parte posterior de la cabeza'.
Is 'traseros' a formal or informal word for 'bottoms'?
It's generally considered neutral and gentle, much like 'bottom' or 'rear end' in English. It is less formal than the medical term 'glúteos' but much less vulgar than slang terms like 'culos'.