ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

después

after, later

First introduced in Chapter 3chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adverb

Use después where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see después after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta después en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to after, later even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes después en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who after, later loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does después mean in Spanish?
after, later (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use después in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is después in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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