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"En" is a form of "en", a preposition which is often translated as "in". "Por ninguna parte" is a phrase which is often translated as "nowhere". Learn more about the difference between "en" and "por ninguna parte" 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. nowhere
Me gusta mucho ese vestido, pero no veo el precio por ninguna parte.I love that dress, but the price is nowhere to be seen.
b. anywhere (with negative English verbs)
¿Has visto mis gafas? No las encuentro por ninguna parte. - Las llevas puestas.Have you seen my glasses? I can't find them anywhere. - You have them on.
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