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"Entonces" is an adverb which is often translated as "then", and "durante" is a preposition which is often translated as "during". Learn more about the difference between "entonces" and "durante" below.
entonces(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. then
Si ellos están aquí, entonces, ¿quién está en casa?If they're here, then who's at home?
a. then
Éramos muy felices entonces.We were very happy then.
a. so
¿Perdimos el tren? Entonces, ¿qué hacemos?We missed the bus? So, what should we do?
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durante(
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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. during
¿Qué hiciste durante las vacaciones de invierno?What did you do during winter break?
b. in
Se recomienda llevar gafas de sol durante el verano.We recommend wearing sunglasses in the summer.
c. for (before a specific period of time)
Mi compañía me ha dado una prima anual durante 10 años.My company has given me an annual bonus for 10 years.
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