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"En cuenta" is a phrase which is often translated as "on account", and "en cuanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as". Learn more about the difference between "en cuenta" and "en cuanto" below.
en cuenta(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on account
Ese cliente tiene mucho dinero en cuenta.That customer has a lot of money on account.
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en cuanto(
ehng
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. as soon as
Nos iremos al cine en cuanto lleguen.We will go to the movies as soon as they get here.
a. as
¿Qué opina usted en cuanto miembro del grupo afectado por esta legislación respecto de esta nueva ley?As a member of the group affected by this legislation, what's your opinion on this new law?
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