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"By means of" is a phrase which is often translated as "por medio de", and "through" is a preposition which is often translated as "por". Learn more about the difference between "by means of" and "through" below.
by means of()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. por medio de
Payment rates are calculated by means of a formula which takes several conditions into account.Las tasas de pago son calculadas mediante una fórmula que tiene en cuenta varias condiciones.
b. mediante
The film crew communicated with the tribe by means of basic hand signals.El equipo de rodaje se comunicó con la tribu mediante señales manuales básicas.
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.
