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"Durante el día" is a phrase which is often translated as "during the day", and "de día" is a phrase which is often translated as "in the daytime". Learn more about the difference between "durante el día" and "de día" below.
durante el día(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. during the day
Uno de nuestros técnicos acudirá durante el día a su domicilio para reparar la lavadora averiada.One of our repairmen will go to your home during the day to fix the broken down washer.
b. in the day
Cuénteme lo que hizo durante el día anterior al asesinato.Tell me what you did in the day before the murder.
de día(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. during the day
Todos los partidos se disputarán de día.All the matches will be played during the day.
c. during the daytime
Siempre armamos y desarmamos la tienda de campaña de día.We always put up and take down the tent during the daytime.
d. light
No recuerdo a qué hora nos despertamos, pero ya era de día.I can't remember what time we got up, but it was already light outside.
