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How to Say "posterior" in Spanish

The Spanish word forposterioris traserosA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
AdjectiveA2
formal or technical context
A high-quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing the back end of a simple red train moving away, clearly emphasizing the rear position.

Examples

Los neumáticos traseros necesitan ser cambiados.

The rear tires need to be changed.

Las puertas traseras están cerradas con llave.

The back doors are locked.

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'.

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.)

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