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"Toward" is a preposition which is often translated as "hacia", and "into" is a preposition which is often translated as "en". Learn more about the difference between "toward" and "into" below.
toward(
tord
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. hacia
His statement shows a lack of respect toward the families of the victims.Sus declaraciones muestran una falta de respeto hacia las familias de las víctimas.
b. para con
You can't quit your job because you are unhappy. You have obligations toward your family.No puedes dejar el trabajo porque no eres feliz. Tienes obligaciones para con tu familia.
a. para
The government has taken steps toward solving the unemployment problem.El gobierno ha tomado medidas para resolver el problema del desempleo.
into(
ihn
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tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
4. (time)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Five minutes into Act II, he had a heart attack.A los cinco minutos de empezar el Acto II, sufrió un infarto.
The devaluation continued into the 1960s.La devaluación continuó hasta los años sesenta.
a. de
There is to be an inquiry into the election fraud.Van a hacer una investigación del fraude electoral.
7. (colloquial) (indicating an interest in)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He used to be into drugs.Antes tomaba drogas.
I'm really into knitting.Me gusta mucho tejer.
