patio trasero
/patjo tɾaseɾo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'backyard' is translated into Spanish as patio trasero. Wiktionary also lists traspatio and jardín trasero.
Meaning: yard to the rear of a house (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| patio trasero | /patjo tɾaseɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| traspatio | /tɾasˈpatjo/ | masculine |
| jardín trasero | /xaɾdin tɾaseɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| patio de atrás | /patjo de atɾas/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Note that in some parts of Latin America, the word patio might refer to a courtyard rather than a backyard.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase patio trasero is composed of patio (yard/patio) and trasero (rear/back). The phrase patio de atrás literally means 'yard of back'.
Which one should you use?
While patio trasero refers generally to a rear yard, jardín trasero specifically implies a backyard that is a garden with plants or flowers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Traspatio is a common way to say backyard in Mexico and several other Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Hay alguien en el patio trasero.There's someone in the backyard.This sentence is useful for identifying someone's location in the patio trasero.Tatoeba #5310684 by baudelaire, translation #2892152 by CK
- Hay un árbol en mi patio trasero.There is a tree in my backyard.This sentence is useful for describing an object located in the patio trasero.Tatoeba #1564500 by teskmon, translation #1102945 by jamessilver
- Tenemos tres árboles en nuestro traspatio.We have three trees in our backyard.This sentence is useful for stating the quantity of trees in a traspatio.Tatoeba #4553807 by swyter, translation #4545469 by CK
- El partido de fútbol tuvo lugar en el jardín traseroThe soccer game took place in the backyard
- Prefiero relajarme en mi patio traseroI prefer to relax in my backyard
- Mis hijos juegan en el terreno detrás de la casaMy children play in the backyard
- Vamos a hacer una barbacoa en el patio de atrásLet's have a barbecue in the backyard
- ¿Dónde está el jardín trasero?Where is the backyard?
- Me encanta pasar tiempo en el patio de atrásI love spending time in the backyard
- ¿Hay una piscina en el patio trasero?Is there a pool in the backyard?
- Mi perro adora corretear en el jardínMy dog loves to run around in the backyard
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are deciding where to have their barbecue.
- Elena¿Hacemos la fiesta en el patio trasero?Shall we have the party in the backyard?
- JavierSí, el patio trasero es muy grande.Yes, the backyard is very large.
- ElenaJavier, limpia un poco el patio trasero, por favor.Javier, clean the backyard a little, please.
- JavierEstá bien, Elena, yo lo haré ahora.Okay, Elena, I will do it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “backyard” translations and entries traspatio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atrás, de, jardín, patio, trasero, traspatio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
