Trasero

Trasero

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “trasero” in the masculine form, or “trasera” in the feminine form.

It’s an adjective meaning “rear”, “back”, or “backside”.

It’s a compound word formed from “tras” (“behind”) with the suffix “-ero”,

Revisaron la parte trasera del coche.

They checked the back of the car.

La rueda trasera está pinchada.

The back tire is flat.

El asiento trasero del coche está sucio.

The back seat of the car is dirty.

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