Translation of Italian word "durante" to English
durante
/duˈran.te/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'durante' means 'during' (During, throughout). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. In practice, throughout the period of.
🇬🇧 English
during
Example
Abbiamo visitato molti musei durante le vacanze a Roma.
We visited many museums during our vacation in Rome.
È vietato parlare al telefono durante la lezione.
It is forbidden to talk on the phone during the lesson.
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Common phrases
- durante la notte— at night
- È vietato parlare al telefono durante la lezione.— It is forbidden to talk on the phone during the lesson.
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What does the Italian word "durante" mean?▼
The Italian word "durante" means "during" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Abbiamo visitato molti musei durante le vacanze a Roma." (which translates as "We visited many museums during our vacation in Rome.").
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