🇬🇧🇪🇸 during - durante : English Lesson

Meaning of "during" ("durante"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“During” is a preposition used to show that something happens within a particular period of time or while something else is taking place. For example, “During the movie, I ate all the popcorn before the first scene ended!”

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My dog stole my sandwich during the two seconds I blinked.

I fell asleep during a boring speech and woke up to applause.

During the test, I realized I studied the wrong subject… oops.

During dinner, I dropped my fork 17 times… even the dog was embarrassed.

I tripped over my own foot during gym class—twice.

During the big rain, a boy sat under a tree with a small wet dog. During the rain, the boy held the dog close. During the song from the house, the dog slept on his legs. During the cold wind, the boy smiled. During the end of the rain, they ran home, warm and safe.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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