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"Through" is a preposition which is often translated as "por", and "throughout" is a preposition which is often translated as "por todo". Learn more about the difference between "through" and "throughout" below.
through(
thru
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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. por
Place the thread through the eye of the needle.Pasa el hilo por el ojo de la aguja.
b. a través de
The old mansion was just visible through the mist.La vieja mansión era apenas visible a través de la niebla.
a. a través de
I got my job through a friend of a friend.Conseguí el trabajo a través de un amigo de un amigo.
a. durante
The supermarket will be selling pumpkins all through the season.El supermercado venderá calabazas durante toda la temporada.
a. hasta...inclusive
The store will be open Wednesday through Sunday.La tienda estará abierta desde el miércoles hasta el domingo inclusive.
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
Proceed through the intersection and take your first left.Pasa el cruce y toma la primera a la izquierda.
The dam stops the water from flowing through.La presa impide el paso del agua.
a. de principio a fin
I read the book through.Me leí el libro de principio a fin.
a. completamente
The laundry is dried through.La colada está completamente seca.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. terminado
Are you through with your homework yet?¿Ya terminaste los deberes?
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throughout(
thru
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aut
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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. por todo
They own restaurants throughout the city.Tienen restaurantes por toda la ciudad.
b. en todo
His dishes are famous throughout the world.Sus platos son famosos en todo el mundo.
a. a lo largo de
We have regular breaks throughout the course.Tenemos pausas de manera regular a lo largo del curso.
b. durante todo
He was a Catholic throughout his life.Fue católico durante toda su vida.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. completamente
The house is freshly painted throughout.La casa ha sido completamente pintada recientemente.
a. todo el rato
She was silent throughout.Estuvo callada todo el rato.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Please change commas to periods throughout.Por favor, cambie todas las comas por puntos.
You must answer the questions throughout.Tienes que responder a todas las preguntas.
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