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"Desde" is a preposition which is often translated as "from", and "y" is a conjunction which is often translated as "and". Learn more about the difference between "desde" and "y" below.
desde()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
y()
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
¿Y Juan dónde está?So, where is Juan?
¿Y cuál es el problema?What is the problem?
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
