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"At the" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el", and "through" is a preposition which is often translated as "por". Learn more about the difference between "at the" and "through" below.
at the()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
We're at the museum.Estamos en el museo.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'm at the school.Estoy en la escuela.
c. en los (masculine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I prefer to shop at the local markets than at the supermarket.Prefiero comprar en los mercados locales que en el supermercado.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
There are certain items that are only available at the company's larger stores.Hay ciertos artículos que solamente están disponibles en las tiendas más grandes de la empresa.
through()
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
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
The dam stops the water from flowing through.La presa impide el paso del agua.
There were so many people I had to elbow my way through.Había tanta gente que tuve que abrirme paso a los codazos.
a. de principio a fin
I read the letter through and found no typos.Leí la carta de principio a fin y no encontré ningún error.
7. (completely)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Think the problem through and let me know when you have a solution.Piensa detenidamente en el problema y avísame cuando tengas una solución.
We faced many challenges, but we managed to see the renovation through.Sorteamos varios retos, pero logramos llevar a cabo la renovación.
