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"The fact that" is a phrase which is often translated as "el hecho de que", and "of" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "the fact that" and "of" below.
the fact that(
thuh
fahkt
thaht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. el hecho de que
The fact that you drove all night to see her is quite impressive.El hecho de que manejaste toda la noche para verla es muy impresionante.
of(
uhv
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).