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"Across" is a preposition which is often translated as "a través de", and "through" is a preposition which is often translated as "por". Learn more about the difference between "across" and "through" below.
across(
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kras
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
b. de un lado a otro
He walked across the store looking for the perfect toy for his son.Fue de un lado a otro de la tienda buscando el juguete ideal para su hijo.
a. enfrente de
My best friend lives across the street from us.Mi mejor amigo vive enfrente de nosotros.
3. (throughout)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
through(
thru
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
b. a través de
The old mansion was just visible through the mist.La vieja mansión era apenas visible a través de la niebla.
a. a través de
I got my job through a friend of a friend.Conseguí el trabajo a través de un amigo de un amigo.
a. durante
The supermarket will be selling pumpkins all through the season.El supermercado venderá calabazas durante toda la temporada.
a. hasta...inclusive
The store will be open Wednesday through Sunday.La tienda estará abierta desde el miércoles hasta el domingo inclusive.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Proceed through the intersection and take your first left.Pasa el cruce y toma la primera a la izquierda.
The dam stops the water from flowing through.La presa impide el paso del agua.
7. (completely)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
8. (finished)
