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"Due" is an adjective which is often translated as "pagadero", and "because of" is a phrase which is often translated as "a causa de". Learn more about the difference between "due" and "because of" below.
due(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (payable)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The math project is due by the end of this week.Tenemos que entregar el trabajo de matemáticas a final de esta semana como muy tarde.
When is the translation due?¿Cuándo acaba el plazo para entregar la traducción?
3. (scheduled)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The baby is due in mid-October.Esperamos al bebé para mediados de octubre.
We're due to return to Chile in September.Tenemos previsto volvernos a Chile en septiembre.
a. debido
With all due respect, I think that's a very bad idea.Con el debido respeto, creo que esa es una muy mala idea.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He is due a full month's salary.Se le debe el sueldo de un mes.
It would take another year to earn the recognition she was due.Tardaría otro año en recibir el reconocimiento que merecía.
dues
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
because of(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. a causa de
All schools in the county are closed because of the snow.Todas las escuelas del condado están cerradas a causa de la nieve.
b. debido a
My flight has been canceled because of the pilot strike.Han cancelado mi vuelo debido a la huelga de pilotos.
c. por
My favorite season of the year is summer because of the warm weather.Mi favorita estación del año es el verano por el clima cálido.
d. gracias a (referring to something positive)
My grandpa always supported me in everything. I am the successful man I am today because of him.Mi abuelo siempre me apoyó en todo. Soy hoy el hombre exitoso que soy gracias a él.
e. por culpa de (referring to something negative)
We missed the train because of Joanne.Perdimos el tren por culpa de Joanne.
