en
preposition
1. in, on, at, into
place or destination
Common combinations
- en casa — at home
- en la calle — on the street
- en el centro — in the center
- Vivo en Madrid.I live in Madrid.
- El libro está en la mesa.The book is on the table.
- Entró en la habitación.He entered the room.
2. in, within
time or period
Common combinations
- en verano — in summer
- en enero — in January
- en una semana — in a week
- Nací en 1995.I was born in 1995.
- Nos vemos en una hora.See you in an hour.
- La tienda abre en diez minutos.The shop opens in ten minutes.
3. by, in
means, method, or language
Common combinations
- en coche — by car
- en avión — by plane
- en efectivo — in cash
- Viajamos en tren.We traveled by train.
- Pagué en efectivo.I paid in cash.
- La carta está en español.The letter is in Spanish.
4. in, under
state or circumstance
Common combinations
- en peligro — in danger
- en silencio — in silence
- en buen estado — in good condition
- Estamos en peligro.We are in danger.
- Trabaja en silencio.He works in silence.
- La fruta está en buen estado.The fruit is in good condition.
5. about, in, on
object of thought, feeling, or interest
Common combinations
- pensar en — to think about
- confiar en — to trust
- interesarse en — to be interested in
- Pienso en ti.I think about you.
- Confío en mi hermano.I trust my brother.
- Se interesa en la historia.He is interested in history.
Phrases with this word