Translation of Spanish word "durante" to English
durante
/duˈɾan.te/
Meaning
PrepositionFor all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.
How to use
Durante ('during') is a preposition. Durante el viaje — During the trip.
🇬🇧 English
during
Example
Viví con mis padres durante los años 1970.
I lived with my parents during the 1970s.
Esta tienda, que fue una de las pocas que pudo permanecer abierta durante la guerra, permanece cerrada durante todo el mes de agosto.
This store, which was one of the few that was able to remain open during the war, remains closed throughout the month of August.
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Common phrases
- durante todo el día— all day long
- durante mucho tiempo— for a long time
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What does the Spanish word "durante" mean?▼
The Spanish word "durante" means "during" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Él durmió durante la película." (which translates as "I lived with my parents during the 1970s.").
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