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"Después de" is a phrase which is often translated as "after", and "al cabo de" is a phrase which is also often translated as "after". Learn more about the difference between "después de" and "al cabo de" below.
después de(
dehs
-
pwehs
deh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. after
Después de una semana de lluvia, empecé a pensar que jamás vería el sol.After a week of rain, I began to think I'd never see the sun again.
Después de desayunar, nos vamos a ir de viaje.After eating breakfast, we are going to take a trip.
al cabo de(
ahl
kah
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boh
deh
)
