Durante Meaning in English
word
dʊˈɹɑnti
doo-RAN-tee
djʊˈrɑːnti
dyoo-RAN-tee
Definition
Used to indicate that something happens within a specific time period or while another action is taking place.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a preposition before periods of time or events ('during the movie', 'during summer'). Do not use 'during' before exact times or with 'while'.
Spanish: durantePortuguese (BR): durantePortuguese (PT): duranteChinese (Simplified): 在...期间Chinese (Traditional): 在...期間Hindi: के दौरानArabic: خلالBengali: এর সময় - কালেRussian: во времяJapanese: 〜の間にVietnamese: trong lúc - trong suốtKorean: 동안Turkish: sırasındaUrdu: کے دورانIndonesian: selama
Example Sentences
Do not use your phone during class.
basic
It rained during the night.
basic
She laughed during the movie.
basic
Lots of people travel during the holidays.
natural
Did you ever fall asleep during class?
natural
We met during a conference a few years ago.
natural