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"Con que" is a preposition which is often translated as "as long as", and "con la que" is a phrase which is often translated as "with which". Learn more about the difference between "con que" and "con la que" below.
con que(
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keh
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. as long as
Me contento con que arregles tu habitación.I am satisfied as long as you tidy up your room.
a. with which
La policía no ha encontrado todavía el arma con que dispararon a la víctima.The police haven't yet found the weapon with which the victim was shot.
con la que(
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keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. with which
Esta es la pintura con la que Renata va a participar en el concurso de arte.This is the painting with which Renata's participating in the art contest.
