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"In" is a form of "in", a preposition which is often translated as "en". "On that day" is a phrase which is often translated as "ese día". Learn more about the difference between "in" and "on that day" below.
in(
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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. en
Your father is in the kitchen.Tu padre está en la cocina.
b. dentro de (inside of)
Dinner is in the fridge.La cena está dentro de la nevera.
a. en
She was born in 1983.Nació en 1983.
b. dentro de (within)
I finished the third book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series in three days.Terminé el tercer libro en la colección "Una canción de hielo y fuego" dentro de tres días.
a. dentro de
We have to leave in five minutes, at the latest.Nos tenemos que ir dentro de cinco minutos, a más tardar.
b. en
You go on ahead. I'll meet you in a half hour.Tú ve. Yo te veo en media hora.
a. en
Does this dress come in red?Este vestido, ¿está disponible en rojo?
Try introducing yourself in Spanish.Intenta presentarte en español.
a. de
Lionel Messi is, without a doubt, the best soccer player in the world.Lionel Messi es, sin duda, el mejor futbolista del mundo.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Four people in five preferred the first brand of soda.Cuatro de cada cinco personas prefirieron la primera marca de refresco.
The wedding party should come down the aisle in twos.El cortejo nupcial debe caminar por el pasillo de dos en dos.
a. en
I heard you can make a lot of money in sales.Oí que se puede hacer mucho dinero en ventas.
b. dedicarse a
He works in investment banking.Él se dedica a la banca de inversión.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Am I going to stand out here all day, or are you going to invite me in?¿Me voy a quedar parado aquí afuera el día entero, o me vas a invitar a pasar?
The dog won't come in until they open the door.El perro no entrará hasta que abran la puerta.
a. de moda
Short skirts are no longer in.Las minifaldas ya no están de moda.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I'm afraid the doctor isn't in today.Me temo que el doctor no se encuentra hoy.
Is Denise in? I'd like to speak with her.¿Está Denise? Me gustaría hablar con ella.
a. dentro
I'm sure that serve was in!Estoy seguro de que ese saque estaba dentro.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la palanca
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
He only got the job because his dad has an in with the company.Solo consiguió el puesto porque su papá tiene palanca dentro de la empresa.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. pulgada
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
1 in equals 25.40 mm.1 pulgada equivale a 25.40 mm.
b. pulgadas
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
The drawing measures 20 x 25 in.El dibujo mide 20 x 25 pulgadas.
c. in
The computer has a 27-in screen.La computadora tiene una pantalla de 27 in.
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on that day(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ese día
I remember where I lost my glasses. I was at the library, and on that day, I didn't have my purse with me.Recuerdo en donde perdí mis gafas. Estaba en la biblioteca, y ese día, no tenía mi bolso conmigo.
b. aquel día
Remember our last family reunion? - I will never forget what happened on that day.¿Te acuerdas de nuestra última reunión familiar? - Nunca olvidaré lo que sucedió aquel día.
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