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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

1. (in time)

a. entre

I expect them to get in between noon and 1 pm.Los espero entre las doce y la 1 pm.

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

If you use a coupon at our store between now and Thursday, you'll get 20% off your entire order.Si usa su cupón en nuestra tienda de aquí al jueves obtendrá un 20% de descuento en todo el pedido.

The restaurant was temporarily closed between July 1 and July 30.El restaurante estuvo cerrado temporalmente del 1 al 30 de julio.

2. (in the spatial middle of)

a. entre

Bixby Bridge is between Carmel-By-The-Sea and Big Sur, on Highway 1.Bixby Bridge está entre Carmel-By-The-Sea y Big Sur, sobre la ruta 1.

3. (from one point to another)

a. entre

The Tren Patagónico runs between Viedma and San Carlos de Bariloche.El Tren Patagónico corre entre Viedma y San Carlos de Bariloche.

4. (in the numerical middle of)

a. entre

He must have spent between $30,000 and $40,000 on his new car.Ha de haber gastado entre $30,000 y $40,000 en su carro nuevo.

5. (either one or the other)

a. entre

You can't have both, you have to choose between the chocolate bar or the ice cream.No puedes comerte los dos, tienes que elegir entre el chocolate y el helado.

6. (shared by)

a. entre

Let's split the bill between all of us.Compartamos la cuenta entre todos.

7. (jointly)

a. entre

Talks are underway between the three countries to find a solution to the crisis.Están en marcha conversaciones entre los tres países para encontrar una solución a la crisis.

8. (taking the combined effect)

a. entre

Between working and going to school, she has no time left for outdoor activities.Entre el trabajo y el estudio, no le queda tiempo para actividades al aire libre.

9. (restricted to)

a. entre

Between you and me, I don't think she's the right girl for him.Entre tú y yo, no me parece la chica adecuada para él.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

10. (in an intermediate place or state)

a. en medio

There are two armchairs with a window between.Hay dos sillones con una ventana en medio.

b. entremedio

Either you are his friend or his foe; there's nothing between.O eres su amigo o su enemigo, no hay nada entremedio.

Examples

Phrases

in between	entre
in-between	intermedio
between them	entre ellos
what is the difference between	cuál es la diferencia entre
the difference between	la diferencia entre
the relationship between	la relación entre
between you and me	entre tú y yo
difference between	diferencia entre
between the two	entre los dos
conversation between two friends	conversación entre dos amigos
come between	interponerse entre
go-between	el intermediario
go between	hacer el recorrido entre
the valley is between two mountains	el valle está entre dos montañas
a valley is between two mountains	una valle está entre dos montañas
between us	entre nosotros
similarities and differences between	similitudes y diferencias entre
dialogue between two people	diálogo entre dos personas
a valley is a place between two mountains	un valle es un lugar entre dos montañas
the differences between	las diferencias entre