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a-
A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., auto, pre).
a. en (preposition)
We had been ashore for 12 hours when we had to return to the ship.Habíamos estado en tierra por 12 horas cuando tuvimos que volver al barco.
a. en (preposition)
The volcano dust in the atmosphere made the sky appear to be afire.El polvo del volcán en la atmósfera hizo que el cielo pareciera estar en llamas.
a. a-
James is looking at the sky with an achromatic telescope.James está mirando el cielo con un telescopio acromático.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Bubba and the boys are ahunting deer.Bubba y los chicos están cazando ciervos.
There are new luxury apartments abuilding in the city center.Se están construyendo nuevos departamentos de lujo en el centro de la ciudad.
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