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"Preposición" is a noun which is often translated as "preposition", and "el que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the one that". Learn more about the difference between "preposición" and "el que" below.
la preposición()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. preposition
En la frase "estoy loco por ti" la preposición es la palabra "por".In the phrase "I am crazy for you," the preposition is the word "for".
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el que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the one that
¿Cuál es tu carro? - El que está estacionado junto al árbol.Which one is your car? - The one that is parked by the tree.
b. whichever
¿Qué camino elijo? - El que elijas te llevará a la aventura.What path should I choose? - Whichever you choose will take you on an adventure.
c. the one who (person)
El que pestañee primero pierde.Whoever blinks first loses.
d. whoever (person)
Chicos, el que salga último tiene que cerrar la puerta con llave.Guys, whoever leaves last has to lock the door.
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