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"Until" is a preposition which is often translated as "hasta", and "through" is a preposition which is often translated as "por". Learn more about the difference between "until" and "through" below.
until()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. hasta
Wait here until the rain stops.Espera aquí hasta que deje de llover.
a. hasta
We don't close until 8 p.m. If you hurry, you'll make it.No cerramos hasta las 8 p.m. Si te apuras, todavía llegas.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. hasta que
Until he left his country, he had never felt homesick for his mother's cooking.Hasta que se fue de su país, no había sentido nostalgia por la comida de su mamá.
a. hasta que
You can't go out tonight until you finish your homework.No podrás salir esta noche hasta que no termines tus deberes.
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through()
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.
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no direct translation
The dam stops the water from flowing through.La presa impide el paso del agua.
There were so many people I had to elbow my way through.Había tanta gente que tuve que abrirme paso a los codazos.
a. de principio a fin
I read the letter through and found no typos.Leí la carta de principio a fin y no encontré ningún error.
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.
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
no direct translation
Think the problem through and let me know when you have a solution.Piensa detenidamente en el problema y avísame cuando tengas una solución.
We faced many challenges, but we managed to see the renovation through.Sorteamos varios retos, pero logramos llevar a cabo la renovación.
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