in between
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in between(
ihn
bih
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twin
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (colloquial) (in time)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. entre
I'm not sure there's enough time in between now and the movie to grab dinner.No creo que hay suficiente tiempo entre ahora y el comienzo de la película para cenar.
2. (colloquial) (in the spatial middle of)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. entre
Where's your car? - It's in between the little red car and the black pickup.¿Dónde está tu coche? - Está entre el cochecito rojo y la camioneta negra.
3. (colloquial) (taking the combined effect)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. entre
In between taking care of the kids and cleaning the house, it's hard to find time for myself.Entre cuidar a los niños y limpiar la casa, es difícil encontrar tiempo para mí misma.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
4. (colloquial) (in an intermediate place or state)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. en medio
My desk has two lamps with a huge monitor in between.My escritorio tiene dos lámparas con un monitor enorme en medio.
b. entremedio
Do you want a large cup, or a small one? - Don't you have anything in between?¿Quieres un taza grande, o pequeña? - ¿No hay algo entremedio?
in-between
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (general)
a. intermedio
Oscar's not in the flyweight or heavyweight class. He's in an in-between class.Oscar no está ni en la categoría del peso mosca ni la del peso pesado. Está en una categoria intermedia.
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