en /ˈen/ · preposition · CEFR A0. Spanish translation of "in".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Presencia y Lugares

Source term
in
Translation
en
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
preposition
Image
Photo of en (Spanish)

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Dictionary form en
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
en in context
Examples
Ellos se sientan en el aula.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Presencia y Lugares.

Example Sentences

Ellos se sientan en el aula.

English: They sit in the classroom.

A1 · Presence and Places

El libro está en mi mochila.

English: The book is in my bag.

A0 · Grammar Words Core

Vive en la ciudad.

English: She lives in the city.

A0 · Grammar Words Core

Estamos en el parque.

English: We are in the park.

A0 · Grammar Words Core

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