En: in, on, at
Pronunciation: ehn (stress the capital letters)
En means “in, on, at” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: in, on, at
- How to say it: ehn
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “en” means and how to use it
En covers “in,” “on,” and “at” when you talk about places, time periods, and transport. It is more general than the three English words.
Examples with audio
- Vivo en una casa pequeña.I live in a small house.
- Estoy en el trabajo.I am at work.
- Viajo en tren.I travel by train.
Usage tip
Use en for most places and means of transport (en autobús, en coche). For a specific point in time, Spanish often uses “a” (a las ocho) or no preposition at all (el lunes).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in, on, at” in Spanish?
“in, on, at” in Spanish is “en.” It is pronounced ehn, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “en”?
Say ehn. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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