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"Among" is a preposition which is often translated as "entre", and "from" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "among" and "from" below.
among(
uh
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muhng
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. entre
He has been among the very best employees in the company for many years.Él ha estado entre los mejores empleados de la empresa por varios años.
There was a small clearing among the trees in the forest.Hubo un pequeño claro entre los árboles en el bosque.
a. entre
I don't like to see you fighting among yourselves.No me gusta verlos pelear entre sí mismos.
from(
fruhm
)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)
