Translation
during, for (a period of time)
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Word origin
From Latin durante, the ablative of the present participle of durare ('to last, to endure'). It originally meant 'while lasting' and became the preposition 'during'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- durare
- English cognates
- during, durable
Examples
París .
She lived in Paris for four years and remembers it fondly.
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Phones should not be used during classes.
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During summer the days are very long in the north.
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He was ill for a whole week last month.
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During the meeting nobody wanted to speak against the boss.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 10: durante, comprar, quizá and 7 more words.