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dentro

English translation of dentro

within

The Spanish translation for 'within' is 'dentro'. 'Dentro' is typically used to indicate that something is contained in a particular area or space. Like in English, it can also represent being within a certain range or period of time. For instance, 'dentro de una semana' translates to 'within a week'. It's important to note that 'dentro' position can sometimes change according to the Spanish sentence structure.


Example sentences using: dentro

La llave está dentro del cajón.

English translation of La llave está dentro del cajón.

The key is inside the drawer.

In this example, 'dentro del cajón' is used to point out the location of the key, which is inside the drawer.

El gato se metió dentro de la caja.

English translation of El gato se metió dentro de la caja.

The cat got into the box.

The sentence 'El gato se metió dentro de la caja' demonstrates the use of 'dentro' to describe the action of the cat, which has gone inside the box.

Voy a entrar dentro de esa tienda a echar un vistazo.

English translation of Voy a entrar dentro de esa tienda a echar un vistazo.

I'm going to go inside that store to take a look around.

In this context, 'entrar dentro de esa tienda' means to go inside the store with a purpose - which is 'to look around'.

Deja la ropa sucia dentro del cesto de ropa.

English translation of Deja la ropa sucia dentro del cesto de ropa.

Leave the dirty clothes inside the laundry basket.

'Deja la ropa sucia dentro del cesto de ropa' is an instruction to put the dirty clothes inside the laundry basket.

Hay unos dulces dentro de esa lata.

English translation of Hay unos dulces dentro de esa lata.

There are some candies inside that can.

'Hay unos dulces dentro de esa lata' informs that there are candies inside that particular can.

Te esperaré dentro del coche.

English translation of Te esperaré dentro del coche.

I will wait for you inside the car.

'Te esperaré dentro del coche' is a statement from a person who will wait for someone else inside a car.

Dentro de una hora estaré listo para ir al teatro.

English translation of Dentro de una hora estaré listo para ir al teatro.

I'll be ready to go to the theater in an hour.

'Dentro de una hora' is an idiomatic way of saying in Spanish 'in an hour', indicating time before a future event takes place.

Dentro de poco, comenzará el verano.

English translation of Dentro de poco, comenzará el verano.

Summer will start soon.

'Dentro de poco' is a Spanish phrase that means 'soon'. The sentence denotes that the summer season will soon commence.

La comida está dentro del refrigerador.

English translation of La comida está dentro del refrigerador.

The food is inside the refrigerator.

'La comida está dentro del refrigerador' signifies that the food is being stored or kept inside the refrigerator.

Toda la familia está dentro de la casa.

English translation of Toda la familia está dentro de la casa.

The whole family is inside the house.

'Toda la familia está dentro de la casa' emphasizes that all the members of the family are inside the house.

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