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"By tomorrow" is a phrase which is often translated as "antes de mañana", and "by the time" is a phrase which is often translated as "para cuando". Learn more about the difference between "by tomorrow" and "by the time" below.
by tomorrow(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. antes de mañana
Those documents must be here by tomorrow.Esos documentos tienen que estar aquí antes de mañana.
b. para mañana
Submit your proposal by tomorrow at the latest.Envíe su propuesta para mañana a más tardar.
by the time(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. para cuando
By the time Rachel and Octavio got married, they'd been living together for five years.Para cuando Rachel y Octavio se casaron, habían estado viviendo juntos para cinco años.
b. en el momento
Teenagers already have hours of practice by the time they get their driver's licenses.Adolescentes ya tienen horas de práctica en el momento en que reciben sus licencias para conducir.
c. para el momento
By the time your flight lands, I will be at the airport.Para el momento en que tu vuelo aterriza, estaré en el aeropuerto.
