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"En" is a form of "en", a preposition which is often translated as "in". "Para el desayuno" is a phrase which is often translated as "for breakfast". Learn more about the difference between "en" and "para el desayuno" 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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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. for breakfast
¿Necesitamos algo para el desayuno? - Sí. Nos falta leche.Do we need anything for breakfast? - Yes, we do. We need milk.
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