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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.
en(
ehn
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
asistir a(
ah
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sees
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teer
ah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (to observe)
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.