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"En el que" is a phrase which is often translated as "in which", and "en la que" is a phrase which is also often translated as "in which". Learn more about the difference between "en el que" and "en la que" below.
en el que(
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ehl
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El concierto en el que estuvimos anoche fue genial.The concert we went to last night was great.
No te puedes imaginar el lío en el que me vi metido por no decir la verdad.You can't imagine how much trouble I got into for not telling the truth.
en la que(
ehn
lah
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La fiesta en la que estuvimos anoche fue muy animada.The party we went to last night was very lively.
Ya sabes la trampa en la que me vi metido por creerme lo que ella me dijo.You know the trap I found myself in just because I believed what she said.
