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"En" is a form of "en", a preposition which is often translated as "in". "Asistir a" is a phrase which is often translated as "to attend". Learn more about the difference between "en" and "asistir a" below.
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. in
Hay comida ya preparada en el supermercado.There's ready-made food in the supermarket.
b. on
Puedes poner los cubiertos en la mesa.You can put the silverware on the table.
c. at
Los niños están en la escuela.The kids are at school.
a. in
En 1969 aterrizamos en la luna.In 1969, we landed on the moon.
a. in
Si un oso te persigue, corre en zigzag.If a bear is chasing you, run in a zig-zag formation.
a. by
No vinimos en avión; vinimos en tren.We didn't come by plane. We came by train.
a. about
¿En qué piensas?What are you thinking about?
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asistir a(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to attend
Mi hija asiste a una escuela católica.My daughter attends a Catholic school.
b. to go to
No pude asistir a la reunión porque tenía que terminar un informe.I couldn't go to the meeting because I had to finish a report.
a. to witness
La nueva generación está asistiendo al final de una era de seguridad económica.The new generation is witnessing the end of an era of economic security.
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