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"En" is a form of "en", a preposition which is often translated as "in". "Restaurante" is a noun which is often translated as "restaurant". Learn more about the difference between "en" and "restaurante" 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.).
el restaurante(
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tow
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rahn
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. restaurant
El nuevo restaurante mexicano en nuestro vecindario está riquísimo.The new Mexican restaurant in our neighborhood is really tasty.