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• Adverbio usado principalmente en contextos marítimos y aéreos, que significa «detrás del barco o avión» o «en dirección contraria». Describe movimiento o posición respecto a la popa de una embarcación o la cola de una aeronave.

An adverb used primarily in nautical and aviation contexts meaning "behind a ship or aircraft" or "in a backward direction." It describes movement or position relative to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft.

1. Stern foremost or backwardC1formal

   Moving with the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft leading the way; moving backward.

   Hacia popa

   • The captain ordered the ship to go astern to avoid the collision.
   • The boat moved astern slowly into the dock.
   • The aircraft taxied astern after landing.

   Sinónimosbackwardbackwardsrearwardrearwards

   Antónimosaheadforward

2. At or near the sternC1formal

   Located at or towards the rear part of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

   a popa

   • The crew gathered astern to watch the sunset.
   • The cargo was stored astern for better balance.
   • The passengers were asked to move astern for weight distribution.

   Sinónimosabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antónimosaheadforward

3. Behind a vessel or aircraftC1formal

   In a position behind a ship or airplane, often used in navigation.

   Por popa o detrás de una nave

   • The smaller boat was following astern of the main vessel.
   • The enemy ship was sighted astern.
   • The aircraft left a trail of smoke astern.

   Sinónimosabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antónimosaheadforward