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verb

Responder a, dirigirse a

To reply to or talk to someone, either online or face-to-face. (from the practice of targeting a message or reply to someone online by writing @name)

Examples :

"My friend is going to at me on Twitter about the new movie. "

Mi amigo me va a responder en Twitter sobre la nueva película.

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noun

Arroba

The at sign (@).

Examples :

"My email address is jane [email protected]. "

Mi dirección de correo electrónico es jane [email protected].

sign communication internet computing technology essential

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preposition

En, a

In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.

Examples :

"Caesar was at Rome; at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine; at Jim’s house"

César estaba en Roma; en la esquina de Fourth Street y Vine; en casa de Jim.

place position geography essential

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preposition

A, en

(indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.

Examples :

"at six o’clock; at closing time; at night."

A las seis; a la hora de cierre; por la noche.

time grammar essential

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preposition

En, a

In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).

Examples :

"He threw the ball at me. He shouted at her."

Me lanzó la pelota. Le gritó a ella.

direction attitude essential

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preposition

A, por

Denotes a price.

Examples :

"3 apples at 2¢ (each) The offer was at $30,000 before negotiations."

3 manzanas a 2 centavos (cada una). La oferta era de $30,000 antes de las negociaciones.

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preposition

En, a

Occupied in (activity).

Examples :

"men at work"

Hombres en el trabajo

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preposition

En

Examples :

"She is at sixes and sevens with him. They are at loggerheads over how best to tackle the fiscal cliff. The city was at the mercy of the occupying forces."

Ella está en desacuerdo con él. Están en desacuerdo sobre la mejor manera de abordar el abismo fiscal. La ciudad estaba a merced de las fuerzas de ocupación.

condition state essential

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preposition

En, a

Indicates a position on a scale or in a series.

Examples :

"My sister is at the top of her class in school. "

Mi hermana está en la cima de su clase en la escuela.

position point essential

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preposition

Debido a, a causa de

Examples :

"to laugh at a joke mad at their comments"

reírse de un chiste; enfadado a causa de sus comentarios

language grammar essential

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preposition

Por, a través de

Indicates a means, method, or manner.

Examples :

"My sister learned to knit at a class at the community center. "

Mi hermana aprendió a tejer en una clase en el centro comunitario.

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preposition

A, a una velocidad de

Holding a given speed or rate.

Examples :

"It is growing at the rate of 3% a year. Cruising along at fifty miles per hour."

Está creciendo a una tasa del 3% anual. Navegando a cincuenta millas por hora.

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preposition

En, sobre

(used for skills (including in activities) or areas of knowledge) On the subject of; regarding.

Examples :

"He slipped at marksmanship over his extended vacation."

Se resbaló en tiro durante sus largas vacaciones.

language grammar essential

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preposition

Molestar, irritar

(stressed pronunciation) Bothering, irritating, causing discomfort to

Examples :

"The loud music at the party was really bothering my concentration. "

La música alta en la fiesta realmente estaba molestando mi concentración.

sensation essential

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pronoun

Eso

Reduced form of that.

Examples :

"My sister said she liked her new dress, and I said, "I like at too." "

Mi hermana dijo que le gustaba su nuevo vestido, y yo dije: "Eso también me gusta".

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noun

Att

A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Lao kip.

Examples :

"My sister exchanged some US dollars for Lao at the bank. "

Mi hermana cambió algunos dólares estadounidenses por att laosianos en el banco.

economy finance value essential