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"Work in" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "incorporar", and "into" is a preposition which is often translated as "en". Learn more about the difference between "work in" and "into" below.
work in(
wuhrk
ihn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to add)
a. incorporar
Work the seasoning in so that all the meat gets that flavor.Incorpora la sazón de modo que toda la carne absorba ese sabor.
2. (to include)
a. incluir
The band works in some of Cuban music's most famous choruses during the song.La banda incluye algunos de los coros más famosos de la música cubana durante la canción.
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.
