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"Duración" is a noun which is often translated as "length", and "por" is a preposition which is often translated as "by". Learn more about the difference between "duración" and "por" below.
la duración(
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. length
La duración de una película es muy importante; si es demasiado larga, todos se aburren.The length of a movie is very important; if it's too long, everyone gets bored.
b. duration
Tendré que trabajar en Madrid por la duración del proyecto.I'll have to work in Madrid for the duration of the project.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Cuál es la duración de la grabación?How long is the recording session?
La duración del viaje es de solo una hora porque el tren va muy rápido.The journey only takes an hour because it's a really fast train.
a. lifespan
La duración de un smartphone es mucho menor de la de un celular antiguo.A smartphone has a far shorter lifespan than an old-style cellphone would have had.
b. life
Hay cosas que se pueden hacer para aumentar la duración de la batería.There are things you can do to increase the battery life.
por(
pohr
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
5. (by way of)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Has ido a por tu hijo a la escuela?Have you picked up your son from school?
Habrá que ir a por leche cuando lleguemos.We'll need to go out for milk when we get there.
8. (for each)
10. (in place of)
a. for
Yo terminaré el trabajo por ti cuando estés de vacaciones.I'll finish the job for you while you're on vacation.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Está por verse.That remains to be seen.
El asunto está por resolverse.The issue is yet to be resolved.
