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"Of" is a preposition which is often translated as "de", and "major in" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "especializarse en". Learn more about the difference between "of" and "major in" below.
of(
uhv
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
major in(
mey
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juhr
ihn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. especializarse en
I majored in economics in college.Me especialicé en economía en la universidad.
