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"At the" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el", and "from" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "at the" and "from" below.
at the(
aht
thuh
)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.
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)
