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"DE" is a form of "DE", an abbreviation which is often translated as "Delaware". "From" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "DE" and "from" below.
DE(
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i
)An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
1. (U.S. state)
from(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (in space)
2. (in time)
a. de
Don't drink water from the hose!¡No bebas agua de la manguera!
I'm from San Juan, Puerto Rico.Soy de San Juan, Puerto Rico.
a. de
The car stopped just two meters from the finish line.El auto se detuvo a sólo dos metros de la meta.
a. de
The trip can take from 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.El viaje puede tardar de 30 a 45 minutos, según el tráfico.
10. (mathematics)
