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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(
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.
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)
