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• Advérbio usado principalmente em contextos marítimo e aeronáutico, significando «atrás de um navio ou avião» ou «em direção contrária». Descreve movimento ou posição em relação à popa de uma embarcação ou à cauda de uma 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.

   De popa ou para trás

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackwardbackwardsrearwardrearwards

   Antônimosaheadforward

2. At or near the sternC1formal

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

   À 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.

   Sinônimosabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antônimosaheadforward

3. Behind a vessel or aircraftC1formal

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

   Atrás de uma embarcação ou aeronave

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

   Sinônimosabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antônimosaheadforward