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astern in Spanish

astern in Spanish is a popa, detrás, hacia atrás — astern means behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.

astern in Spanish

a popa
adj
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
detrás
adj
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
hacia atrás
adv
In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.

What does "astern" mean?

  1. adverb Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.
    "The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed."

astern in a sentence

  • The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed.
  • The captain ordered "full astern" to slow the ship.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "astern" in Spanish?

"astern" in Spanish is a popa, detrás, hacia atrás. astern means: Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.

How do you use "astern" in a sentence?

Example: "The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed." In Spanish, "astern" is a popa, detrás, hacia atrás.

Are there other ways to say "astern" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "astern": a popa, detrás, hacia atrás.

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