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"Among" is a preposition which is often translated as "entre", and "of" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "among" and "of" below.
among(
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muhng
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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.).
preposition
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.
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of(
uhv
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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.).
preposition
a. de
The wings of an eagle can span eight feet.Las alas de un águila se extienden hasta ocho pies.
a. de
It is a question of ethics.Es una cuestión de ética.
a. de
This chair is made of oak.Esta silla es de roble.
a. de
She walked a distance of three miles.Caminó una distancia de tres millas.
a. de
The Caribbean coast of Mexico is the best location for snorkeling.La costa caribeña de México es el mejor lugar para bucear con esnórquel.
a. de
Can you get me a bottle of water?¿Me traes una botella de agua?
a. de
One of the students in my group got lost.Uno de los estudiantes de mi grupo se perdió.
a. hacia
He made no effort to hide his hatred of the invaders.No hizo ningún esfuerzo por ocultar su odio hacia los invasores.
b. por
We shared a love of music.Compartíamos un amor por la música.
a. menos
I need to be at the office at a quarter of seven.Tengo que estar en la oficina a las siete menos cuarto.
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