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durante

doo-RAHN-tehduˈɾan.te

“durante” means “during” in Spanish (within a period of time).

during

Also: for
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Estudié durante toda la noche.

A1

I studied during the whole night.

Hablamos durante dos horas.

A2

We talked for two hours.

Durante el verano, la ciudad está llena de turistas.

B1

During the summer, the city is full of tourists.

No se puede usar el teléfono durante el examen.

B1

You can't use your phone during the exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • por (for (a period of time))

Common Collocations

  • durante todo el día – all day long
  • durante la noche – during the night
  • durante años – for years
  • durante la semana – during the week

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Words that translate to "durante" in Spanish:

during→for→

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Quick Quiz: durante

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly says 'We lived in Mexico for three years'?

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Comes from the Latin word 'durans', which was a form of the verb 'durare', meaning 'to last' or 'to endure'. So, 'durante' literally means 'lasting' or 'enduring'.

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: during, duration, endureFrench: durantItalian: durantePortuguese: durante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I always use 'por' instead of 'durante'?

Often, yes, when talking about a length of time (e.g., 'Estudié por/durante dos horas'). However, 'durante' is better for saying something happened *within* a named period, like 'durante el verano' (during the summer) or 'durante la clase' (during the class). In these cases, 'por' doesn't work.

Is 'durante' a verb?

No, it's a preposition. It looks like a verb because it comes from the verb 'durar' (to last), but in a sentence, it works like 'during' or 'for' in English to connect ideas.