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"A way to" is a phrase which is often translated as "una manera de", and "of" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "a way to" and "of" below.
a way to(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. una manera de
I'm looking for a way to earn money without working very hard.Busco una manera de ganar dinero sin trabajar mucho.
b. una forma de
That is a way to do things, but it's not the only way.Esa es una forma de hacer las cosas, pero no es la única.
c. un modo de
Have you found a way to stay in the country? - Yes, I'm going to enroll in classes and apply for a student visa.¿Has encontrado un modo de quedarte en el país? - Sí, voy a inscribirme en clases y solicitar una visa de estudiante.
of(
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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.).